1935 Digor earthquake

1935 Digor earthquake
UTC time1935-05-01 10:24:44
ISC event904257
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date1 May 1935 (1935-05-01)
Local time12:24
Magnitude6.1 Mw
Depth10 km (6.2 mi)
Epicenter40°34′N 43°25′E / 40.57°N 43.42°E / 40.57; 43.42
Areas affectedTurkey
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe)
Casualties540 deaths

The 1935 Digor earthquake occurred on 1 May at Digor, Kars in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It had a moment magnitude of 6.1 and caused 540 fatalities.