1935 Digor earthquake

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The 1935 Digor earthquake occurred on 1 May at Digor, Kars in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It had a moment magnitude of 6.1 and caused 540 fatalities.

UTCtime1935-05-01 10:24:44
ISCevent904257
USGS-ANSSComCat
Localdate1 May 1935 (1935-05-01)
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1935 Digor earthquake
1935 Digor earthquake is located in Turkey
1935 Digor earthquake
UTC time1935-05-01 10:24:44
ISC event904257
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date1 May 1935 (1935-05-01)
Local time12:24
Magnitude6.1 Mw[1]
Depth10 km (6.2 mi)[1]
Epicenter40.57°N 43.42°E / 40.57; 43.42[1]
Areas affectedTurkey
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe)[2]
Casualties540 deaths[3]
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