2011 Kütahya earthquake
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The 2011 Kütahya earthquake struck near a populous region of western Turkey at 23:15 EEST (20:15 UTC) on 19 May with a moment magnitude of 5.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). With an epicenter just to the east of Simav, it occurred at an estimated depth of 9.1 kilometers (5.7 mi), resulting in strong shaking in much of Kütahya.
UTC time | 2011-05-19 20:15:24 |
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ISC event | 602607377 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | May 19, 2011 (2011-05-19) |
Local time | 23:15:24 UTC+03:00 |
Magnitude | 5.8 Mw(ComCat) |
Depth | 9.1 km (6 mi) |
Epicenter | 39.137°N 29.074°E / 39.137; 29.074 |
Areas affected | Turkey |
Total damage | Building collapse, shattered windows |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) [1] |
Aftershocks | 450+ (max 4.6 ML)[2][3] |
Casualties | 2 dead, 122 injured[4] |
Many locals panicked and power was lost to most of Simav. A hospital in Simav reported an unknown number of injuries, and some buildings sustained damage. An elderly woman in İnegöl suffered a heart attack in the immediate aftermath of the tremor, and was later confirmed dead. In Simav, one person was killed after being struck by a concrete block.[5] More than 450 weak aftershocks followed; the strongest registered at a magnitude of 4.6.[2][6]