| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.070, 37.468 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-04 03:12:34.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 4, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Monday, December 4, 1978 at 03:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Elbistan (Turkey - TR), about 28.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 37.468 and latitude 38.070.
| Location | Elbistan |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-04
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