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.