1894 Istanbul earthquake
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The 1894 Istanbul earthquake occurred in the Çınarcık Basin or Gulf of Izmit in the Sea of Marmara on 10 July at 12:24pm. The earthquake had an estimated Ms magnitude of 7.0.[3] At least an estimated 1,349 people were killed in towns around the Gulf of Izmit such as Yalova, Sapanca and Adapazarı, and in Ottoman Constantinople (present day Istanbul).[2] The main shock caused a tsunami 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) high.
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UTC time | 1894-07-10 |
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Local date | 10 July 1894 (1894-07-10) |
Magnitude | 7.0 Ms |
Epicenter | 40.73°N 29.25°E / 40.73; 29.25[1] |
Areas affected | Ottoman Empire |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Casualties | At least 1,349[2] |
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