1999 İzmit earthquake
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1999-i-zmit-earthquake-176-3000453
title:
1999 İzmit earthquake
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The 1999 İzmit earthquake had a moment magnitude of 7.6 and struck Kocaeli Province, Turkey on 17 August. Between 17,127 and 18,373 people died as a result, and the damage was estimated at US $6.5 billion. It was named for the epicenter's proximity to the northwestern city of İzmit. The earthquake occurred at 03:01 local time at a shallow depth of 15 km (9.3 mi). A maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme) was observed. The earthquake lasted for 37 seconds, causing seismic damage, and is widely
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Earthquake in Kocaeli Province, Turkey
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_%C4%B0zmit_earthquake
date created:
2005-04-26T12:49:59Z
date modified:
2024-09-03T14:55:12Z
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