1957 Abant earthquake
Earthquake in Turkey
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The 1957 Abant earthquake occurred at 8:33am on 26 May, in Turkey. The earthquake had an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 7.1 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 52 fatalities and 101 injuries. Five thousand homes were damaged as a result of the earthquake.[3][4]
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| UTC time | 1957-05-26 06:33:37 |
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| ISC event | 886602 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 26 May 1957 |
| Local time | 08:33:37 |
| Magnitude | 7.1 Ms |
| Epicenter | 40.7°N 30.9°E[1] |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)[2] |
| Casualties | 52 fatalities 101 injuries |
