Earthquake

Earthquake — Turkey: Manyas, Bursa, Balikesir

6 Oct 1964 · Turkey

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When
6 Oct 1964
Kind
Earthquake
Magnitude
6.8
Where
Turkey
Coordinates
40.20° N, 28.21° E
Deaths
19
Damage musd
5
Intensity mmi
10
Depth km
27

1964 Manyas earthquake

Earthquake in Turkey

The 1964 Manyas earthquake happened on October 6 on the southern coast of Marmara Sea near the city of Karacabey in Bursa Province, Turkey. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Around $5 million in damage was caused, with 19–73 killed and 100–239 injured.

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