| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.129, 40.855 |
| UTC time | 1966-08-20 12:01:41.590 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 20, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Saturday, August 20, 1966 at 12:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bingöl (Turkey - TR), about 41.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 40.855 and latitude 39.129.
| Location | Bingöl |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-08-20
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