1946 Varto–Hınıs earthquake
The 1946 Varto–Hınıs earthquake occurred at 05:12:46 local time on 31 May. The earthquake had an estimated moment magnitude of 5.9 and a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing between 800 and 1300 casualties.
UTC time | 1946-05-31 03:12:46 |
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ISC event | 898413 |
USGS-ANSS | n/a |
Local date | May 31, 1946 |
Local time | 05:12 |
Magnitude | Mw 5.9[1] |
Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 39.23°N 41.37°E[1] |
Areas affected | Turkey |
Max. intensity | VIII (Severe)[2][3] |
Casualties | 800–1300[4] |
References
- ISC (2017), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2013), Version 4.0, International Seismological Centre
- Boğaziçi Üniversitesi. "Bogazici University Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute National Earthquake Monitoring Center (NEMC) List of earthquakes 1900–2004 (Büyük Depremler)" (in Turkish). Retrieved 28 August 2010.
- NGDC. "Comments for the Significant Earthquake". Retrieved 28 August 2010.
- USGS (September 4, 2009), PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2008_06.1, United States Geological Survey
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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