1912 Mürefte earthquake

1912 Mürefte earthquake
Date 9 August 1912 (1912-08-09)
Magnitude 7.8[1]
Depth 60 km
Epicenter 40°30′N 27°12′E / 40.50°N 27.20°E / 40.50; 27.20Coordinates: 40°30′N 27°12′E / 40.50°N 27.20°E / 40.50; 27.20
Areas affected Turkey
Max. intensity X[2]
Casualties 216

The 1912 Mürefte earthquake occurred at 03:29 on 9 August. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum intensity of X on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 216 casualties.

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