1969 Alaşehir earthquake
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The 1969 Alaşehir earthquake occurred on March 28 at 03:48 local time near the city of Alaşehir in Turkey's Manisa Province. The Mw 6.8 earthquake struck at 10 km (6.2 mi) depth. It had a MSK 64 intensity of VIII (Destructive).[3] At least 53 people were killed in the earthquake.[4]
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UTC time | 1969-03-28 01:48:32 |
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ISC event | 811616 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | March 28, 1969 (1969-03-28) |
Local time | 03:48:32 |
Magnitude | Mw 6.8 |
Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 38.515°N 28.546°E / 38.515; 28.546 |
Areas affected | Turkey |
Max. intensity | MSK-64 VIII (Damaging)[2] |
Casualties | 53 dead |
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