| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.079, 38.473 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-20 08:27:46.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 20, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Tuesday, January 20, 1981 at 08:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malatya (Turkey - TR), about 33.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 38.473 and latitude 38.079.
| Location | Malatya |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-20
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