1957 Fethiye earthquakes
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The first of the 1957 Fethiye earthquakes occurred on April 24, 1957, with the second and larger event about seven hours later on the following day. Both earthquakes had epicentres in the eastern Mediterranean between Rhodes and the coastal city of Fethiye in Muğla Province, southwestern Turkey.[2]
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | Doublet earthquake: |
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A: 1957-04-24 19:10:13 | |
B: 1957-04-25 02:25:41 | |
ISC event | |
A: 886445 | |
B: 886448 | |
USGS-ANSS | |
A: ComCat | |
B: ComCat | |
Local date | April 24–25, 1957 |
Magnitude | |
A: 7.1 Mw | |
B: 7.3 Mw | |
Depth | 35.0 km |
Epicenter | 36.493°N 28.829°E / 36.493; 28.829 36.405°N 28.699°E / 36.405; 28.699 |
Areas affected | Turkey Fethiye, Muğla |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)[1] |
Casualties | 19–67 dead |
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