1866 Bingöl earthquake
| Local date | 12 May 1866 |
|---|---|
| Local time | Late afternoon |
| Magnitude | Ms 7.2 |
| Epicenter | 39°12′N 41°00′E / 39.2°N 41.0°E |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MSK-64 IX (Destructive) |
| Casualties | >680 fatalities |
The 1866 Bingöl earthquake struck the Ottoman Empire on 12 May. It had an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 7.2 and was associated with faulting along the East Anatolian Fault. The earthquake resulted in over 680 fatalities and the destruction of thousands of homes in Bingöl Province.