| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.278, 38.988 |
| UTC time | 1998-05-09 15:38:00.480 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 9, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 15:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Elâzığ (Turkey - TR), about 48.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 38.988 and latitude 38.278.
| Location | Elâzığ |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-05-09
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