1951 Kurşunlu earthquake
The 1951 Kurşunlu earthquake occurred at 18:33 GMT (20:33 local time) on 13 August near Kurşunlu, Çankırı Province, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey. The earthquake was one of a series of major and intermediate quakes that have occurred in modern times along the North Anatolian Fault since 1939.
| UTC time | 1951-08-13 18:33:38 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 894620 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 13 August 1951 |
| Local time | 20:33 |
| Magnitude | 6.9 Ms |
| Epicenter | 40.88°N 32.87°E |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 50 killed, 3,354 injured |
It had a magnitude of 6.9 on the surface wave magnitude scale and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. There were 50 casualties and 3,354 injuries.
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