1938 Kırşehir earthquake
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The 1938 Kırşehir earthquake occurred at 12:59 local time on 19 April. It had an estimated surface wave magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 224 casualties.
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UTC time | 1938-04-19 10:59:21 |
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ISC event | 902444 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | April 19, 1938 (1938-04-19) |
Local time | 12:59:21 |
Magnitude | 6.6 Mw[1] 6.7 Ms[2] |
Depth | 10.0 km |
Epicenter | 39.4°N 33.8°E / 39.4; 33.8 |
Areas affected | Turkey |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) [3] |
Casualties | 224 |
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