1893 Malatya earthquake
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The 1893 Malatya earthquake occurred at 02:30 local time on 3 March in Malatya, Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. It had a surface wave magnitude of 7.1 and maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. This destructive earthquake caused 885 deaths and 164 injuries.
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Local date | 3 March 1893 (1893-03-03) |
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Local time | 02:30 |
Magnitude | Ms 7.1 |
Epicenter | 38.154°N 38.293°E / 38.154; 38.293[1] |
Areas affected | Turkey |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
Casualties | 885 fatalities |
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