1986 Malatya earthquake
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The 1986 Malatya earthquake was a Mw 6.1 earthquake that occurred in the early morning hours of May 5, 1986. It registered a maximum Modified Mercalli Intensity of VIII (Severe). It occurred near the city of Malatya, Turkey.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 1986-05-05 03:35:38 |
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ISC event | 494730 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 5 May 1986 (1986-05-05) |
Local time | 06:35:38 TRT |
Magnitude | 6.1 Mw[1] |
Depth | 9.6 km (6.0 mi) |
Epicenter | 37.993°N 37.806°E / 37.993; 37.806 |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Turkey |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe)[2] |
Peak acceleration | 0.056 g[3] |
Aftershocks | 5.8 Mw[1] |
Casualties | 15 dead, 100 injured |
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