UTC time | 1964-10-06 14:31:25 |
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ISC event | 863310 |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | October 6, 1964 |
Local time | 16:31:25 |
Magnitude | 6.8 Mw [1] |
Depth | 27.4 km (17.0 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 40°12′N 28°13′E / 40.2°N 28.21°E [1] |
Areas affected | Turkey |
Total damage | $5 million [2] |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) [2] |
Casualties | 19–73 killed, 100–239 injured [2] |
The 1964 Manyas earthquake happened on October 6 on the southern coast of Marmara Sea near the city of Karacabey in Bursa Province, Turkey. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Around $5 million in damage was caused, with 19–73 killed and 100–239 injured.