1992 Erzincan earthquake

On 13 March 1992, a moment magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck eastern Turkey. It had a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent) and occurred along the North Anatolian Fault. At least 498 people died, roughly 2,000 were injured, and an unknown number of people went missing. Total financial losses were between $13.5 million and $750 million (US Dollars).

This article is about the 1992 earthquake. For the 1939 earthquake, see 1939 Erzincan earthquake.

1992 Erzincan earthquake
UTC time1992-03-13 17:18:39
ISC event299638
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date13 March 1992
Local time8:18:39 pm
Magnitude6.8–6.9 Ms
6.7 Mw
6.2 mb
Depth20 km (12 mi)
Epicenter39.71°N 39.6°E / 39.71; 39.6
FaultNorth Anatolian Fault
TypeStrike-slip
Total damage$13.5 million
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Peak acceleration0.5 g
Casualties498–652 dead
2,000 injured
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