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Rabu, Desember 27, 1939 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Turkey on Rabu, Desember 27, 1939 at 02.48 UTC with a magnitude of 5,6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Şebinkarahisar (Turkey - TR), about 33,6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 38,146 and latitude 40,073.

Magnitudo 5,6
Alert Kuat
Kedalaman 15,0 km
Coordinates 40,073, 38,146
UTC time 1939-12-27 02.48.31.760
Lokasi Şebinkarahisar
Country Turki (TR)
Severity Kuat

Earthquake map 1939-12-27

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