| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.997, 40.729 |
| UTC time | 1971-05-22 18:35:28.880 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 22, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Saturday, May 22, 1971 at 18:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bingöl (Turkey - TR), about 23.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 40.729 and latitude 38.997.
| Location | Bingöl |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-05-22
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