| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.646, 43.277 |
| UTC time | 1970-02-17 02:59:54.580 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 17, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Tuesday, February 17, 1970 at 02:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Van (Turkey - TR), about 19.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 43.277 and latitude 38.646.
| Location | Van |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-02-17
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