1957 Abant earthquake
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The 1957 Abant earthquake occurred at 8:33am on 26 May, in Turkey. The earthquake had an estimated surface wave magnitude of 7.1 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 52 fatalities and 101 injuries. Five thousand homes were damaged as a result of the earthquake.[3][4]
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UTC time | 1957-05-26 06:33:37 |
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ISC event | 886602 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 26 May 1957 (1957-05-26) |
Local time | 08:33:37 |
Magnitude | 7.1 Ms |
Epicenter | 40.7°N 30.9°E / 40.7; 30.9[1] |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) [2] |
Casualties | 52 fatalities 101 injuries |
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