2004 Doğubayazıt earthquake
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2004 Doğubayazıt earthquake was a 5.1 Mw[2] or 5.2 Mw[3] earthquake that rocked Doğubayazıt, Ağrı, Turkey on 2 July 2004 at 01.30 local time. Eighteen people were killed[4] and 32 were injured.[5]
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UTC time | 2004-07-01 22:30:09 |
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ISC event | 7366871 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 2 July 2004 (2004-07-02) |
Local time | 01:30:09 |
Magnitude | 5.1 Mw[1] |
Depth | 5.0 km (3.1 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 39.766°N 43.979°E / 39.766; 43.979 |
Fault | North Anatolian Fault |
Areas affected | Turkey |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[2] |
Aftershocks | Around 80 |
Casualties | 18 dead, 32 injured |
The greatest damage was at Yığınçal village,[4] while Kutlubulak and Sağlıksuyu villages were also affected.[6] Kandilli Observatory stated that around 1000 buildings were damaged.[2] The earthquake was felt from Ağrı, Iğdır, Kars, and areas near Iran-Turkey border.[7] The intensity of the shock was reported as VII,[2] while the depth was reported as 5 km.[3][1] The earthquake happened during the local mountain pasture season where villagers were in the mountains, which prevented a higher number of casualties.[7] Various organizations sent relief to the area. Three ministers of Turkish government visited the area, Greece offered help and France sent messages of solidarity.[5]