1946 Varto–Hınıs earthquake explained

1946 Varto–Hınıs earthquake
Local-Time:05:12
Timestamp:1946-05-31 03:12:46
Anss-Url:iscgem898413
Isc-Event:898413
Depth:15km (09miles)
Location:39.23°N 41.37°W
Intensity:[1]
Countries Affected:Turkey
Casualties:800–1,300

The 1946 Varto–Hınıs earthquake occurred at 05:12:46 local time on 31 May. The earthquake had an estimated moment magnitude of 5.9 and a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing between 800 and 1,300 casualties.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bogazici University Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute National Earthquake Monitoring Center (NEMC) List of earthquakes 1900–2004 (Büyük Depremler). Boğaziçi Üniversitesi. Turkish. 28 August 2010.