UTC time | 1946-05-31 03:12:46 |
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ISC event | 898413 |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | May 31, 1946 |
Local time | 05:12 |
Magnitude | Mw 5.9 [1] |
Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 39°14′N 41°22′E / 39.23°N 41.37°E [1] |
Areas affected | Turkey |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) [2] [3] |
Casualties | 800–1,300 [4] |
The 1946 Varto–Hınıs earthquake occurred at 05:12:46 local time on 31 May. The earthquake had an estimated moment magnitude of 5.9 and a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing between 800 and 1,300 casualties.