Magnitude 5.9 Ms Max. intensity VIII (Severe) | Areas affected Turkey Casualties 800–1300 | |
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Date May 31, 1946 (1946-05-31) | ||
The 1946 Varto–Hınıs earthquake occurred at 05:12 local time on 31 May. The earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 5.9 and a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing between 800 and 1300 casualties.
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