Earthquake — Turkey: Adana, Ceyhan

When

27 Jun 1998

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

6.3

Where

Turkey

Coordinates

36.88° N, 35.31° E

Deaths

145

Injuries

1500

Damage musd

550

Houses destroyed

1700

Intensity mmi

8

Depth km

33

Earthquake in Turkey

The 1998 Adana–Ceyhan earthquake occurred at 16:55 local time on 27 June with a moment magnitude of 6.3 and a maximum intensity of IX (Destructive) on the European macroseismic scale. The total economic loss was estimated at US$1 billion.

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