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M4.2 earthquake 22 km NE of Ortaca, Turkey

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 22 km NE of Ortaca, Turkey on Fri, Jan 25, 1991, 11:03 AM GMT+2 (09:03 UTC), 13 km (8 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
4.2 (mb, body-wave), light
Magnitude from
USGS National Earthquake Information Center
Local time
UTC
1991-01-25 09:03:53 UTC
Depth
13.2 km (8.2 mi), shallow
Epicenter
37.007° N, 28.909° E
Region
Turkey
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0004m4e. Read Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC.