1964 Manyas earthquake explained

1964 Manyas earthquake
Timestamp:1964-10-06 14:31:25
Isc-Event:863310
Anss-Url:iscgem863310
Local-Time:16:31:25
Magnitude:6.8
Depth:27.4km (17miles)
Countries Affected:Turkey
Damage:$5 million
Casualties:19–73 killed, 100–239 injured

The 1964 Manyas earthquake happened on October 6 on the southern coast of Marmara Sea near the city of Karacabey in Bursa Province, Turkey. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Around $5 million in damage was caused, with 19–73 killed and 100–239 injured.

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