| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.2 km |
| Coordinates | 39.553, 40.172 |
| UTC time | 1989-05-20 20:44:02.260 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 20, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Saturday, May 20, 1989 at 20:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Cimin (Turkey - TR), about 44.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 40.172 and latitude 39.553.
| Location | Cimin |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-05-20
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