1938 Kırşehir earthquake

The 1938 Kırşehir earthquake occurred at 12:59 local time on 19 April. It had an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 224 casualties.

UTCtime1938-04-19 10:59:21

ISCevent902444

USGS-ANSSComCat

LocaldateApril 19, 1938 (1938-04-19)

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1938 Kırşehir earthquake

UTC time	1938-04-19 10:59:21
ISC event	902444
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	April 19, 1938 (1938-04-19)
Local time	12:59:21
Magnitude	6.6 Mw[1] 6.7 Ms[2]
Depth	10.0 km
Epicenter	39.4°N 33.8°E / 39.4; 33.8
Areas affected	Turkey
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent)[3]
Casualties	224

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