| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.634, 43.077 |
| UTC time | 2011-10-23 20:45:34.860 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 23, 2011 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Turkey on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 20:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Van (Turkey - TR), about 30.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 43.077 and latitude 38.634.
| Location | Van |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2011-10-23
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