1953 Yenice–Gönen earthquake
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The 1953 Yenice–Gönen earthquake occurred at 21:06 local time (19:06 UTC on 18 March in the province of Çanakkale and Balıkesir in the Marmara Region at western Turkey. It had a surface wave magnitude of 7.5 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused widespread damage, killing 1,070 and causing damage that was estimated at US$3,570,000 repair value.[2]
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UTC time | 1953-03-18 19:06:17 |
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ISC event | 891561 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 18 March 1953 (1953-03-18) |
Local time | 21:06:17 |
Magnitude | 7.5 Ms[1] |
Epicenter | 40.02°N 27.53°E / 40.02; 27.53 |
Areas affected | Turkey Yenice, Çanakkale, Gönen |
Total damage | $3.57 million |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Casualties | at least 1,070 dead |
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