1668 North Anatolia earthquake
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1668-north-anatolia-earthquake-179-9851133
title:
1668 North Anatolia earthquake
text:
Northern Anatolia was struck by a large earthquake on 17 August 1668 in the late morning. It had an estimated magnitude in the range 7.8–8.0 and the maximum felt intensity was IX on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was on the southern shore of Ladik Lake. It caused widespread damage from as far west as Bolu and as far east as Erzincan, resulting in about 8,000 deaths. It is thought to be the most powerful earthquake in Turkey.
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Most powerful earthquake in Turkish history
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1668_North_Anatolia_earthquake
date created:
2020-01-30T22:07:38Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T01:47:11Z
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