1971 Bingöl earthquake
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The 1971 Bingöl earthquake was a Mw 6.6 earthquake that occurred at 18:44:02 local time on 22 May. It had a surface-wave magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale,[2] killing 755–1,000 people.
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UTC time | 1971-05-22 16:44:02 |
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ISC event | 784837 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 22 May 1971 (1971-05-22) |
Local time | 18:44:02 |
Magnitude | 6.6 Mw, 6.9 Ms |
Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 38.93°N 40.65°E / 38.93; 40.65[1] |
Fault | East Anatolian Fault |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Bingöl, Turkey |
Total damage | $US 5 million |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Casualties | 755–1,000 killed, 1,200 injured |
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