Tsunami — Caspian Sea

When

14 May 1970

Kind

Tsunami

Coordinates

43.19° N, 47.14° E

Deaths

31

Source quake magnitude

6.7

Runups

0

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Earthquake in Russia

The 1970 Dagestan earthquake occurred on May 14 at 21:12 MSK, in the Republic of Dagestan, Soviet Union. It had a moment magnitude of 6.7, and a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). It was preceded by foreshocks a few hours earlier. The epicenter was located on the territory of the Buynaksky District. As a result of the event, 25 percent of the territory of the republic was affected.

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