1822 Aleppo earthquake
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The northern part of the Ottoman Empire (now northern Syria and the Hatay Province of Turkey) was struck by a major earthquake on 13 August 1822. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.0 Ms and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Destructive) on the European macroseismic scale (EMS). It may have triggered a tsunami, affecting nearby coasts. Damaging aftershocks continued for more than two years, with the most destructive being on 5 September 1822. The earthquake was felt over a large area including Rhodes, Cyprus and Gaza. The total death toll reported for this whole earthquake sequence ranges between 30,000 and 60,000, although 20,000 is regarded as a more likely number.[2]
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Local date | 13 August 1822 (1822-08-13) |
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Local time | 21:50[1] |
Duration | 40 seconds[2] |
Magnitude | 7.0 Ms[1] |
Depth | 18 km (11 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 36.10°N 36.75°E / 36.10; 36.75[1] |
Fault | St. Simeon Fault[3] |
Type | Strike-slip[3] |
Max. intensity | EMS-98 IX (Destructive) |
Casualties | 20,000–60,000[2] |
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