1949 Karlıova earthquake
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The 1949 Karlıova earthquake occurred at 18:44 UTC on 17 August with an epicenter near Karlıova in Bingöl Province, Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. It had an estimated magnitude of 6.7,[2] a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale, and caused 320–450 casualties and destroyed 3,500 buildings.[3][2][4]
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UTC time | 1949-08-17 18:44:17 |
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ISC event | 896772 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 17 August 1949 (1949-08-17) |
Local time | 20:44:17 |
Magnitude | 7.1 Mw[1] 6.7 Ms[2] |
Epicenter | 39.0°N 40.5°E / 39.0; 40.5[3] |
Fault | North Anatolian Fault |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Turkey, Karlıova |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
Casualties | 320–450 |
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