1976 Çaldıran–Muradiye earthquake
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The 1976 Çaldıran–Muradiye earthquake occurred at 14:22 local time (12:22 UTC) on 24 November. The epicenter was located near Çaldıran, 20 km northeast of Muradiye, in the Van Province of eastern Turkey. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with a maximum intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The area of severe damage, where over 80% of the buildings were destroyed, covered an area of 2,000 square kilometres.[2] There were between 4,000 and 5,000 casualties.[1]
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UTC time | 1976-11-24 12:22:17 |
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ISC event | 706299 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 24 November 1976 (1976-11-24) |
Local time | 14:22:17 |
Magnitude | 7.3 Ms |
Depth | 36 km (22 mi) |
Epicenter | 39.12°N 44.03°E / 39.12; 44.03[1] |
Type | Strike-slip |
Areas affected | Turkey, Iran |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
Casualties | 4,000–5,000 dead |
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