| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.900, 40.637 |
| UTC time | 1971-05-22 16:44:02.430 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 22, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Saturday, May 22, 1971 at 16:44 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bingöl (Turkey - TR), about 12.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 40.637 and latitude 38.900.
| Location | Bingöl |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1971-05-22
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