Notable earthquake on record

M7.6 earthquake - 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey

August 17, 1999 · 17 km deep.

Magnitude
M 7.6
Depth
17 km
Date
1999
Tsunami
No

4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey - a magnitude 7.6 earthquake at 17 km depth in 1999. Epicenter: 40.75, 29.86.

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