1971 Bingöl earthquake
| UTC time | 1971-05-22 16:44:02 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 784837 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 22 May 1971 |
| Local time | 18:44:02 |
| Magnitude | Mw6.6–6.7, Ms6.9 |
| Depth | 3–10 km (1.9–6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38°56′N 40°39′E / 38.93°N 40.65°E |
| Fault | East Anatolian Fault |
| Type | Left Lateral Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Bingöl, Turkey |
| Total damage | $US 5 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Foreshocks | Yes |
| Aftershocks | Yes |
| Casualties | 755–1,000 killed, 1,200-1500 injured |
The 1971 Bingöl earthquake was a Mw6.6–6.7 earthquake that occurred at 18:44:02 local time on 22 May. It had a surface-wave magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, killing 755–1,000 people. Bingöl was largely destroyed, as well as many houses in the nearby Bingöl plain. Surface displacement of 38 km (24 mi) and various other surficial effects were directly caused by the earthquake.