1975 Lice earthquake
| UTC time | 1975-09-06 09:20:13 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 723680 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 6 September 1975 |
| Local time | 12:20 |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Ms |
| Depth | 26 km |
| Epicenter | 38°28′26″N 40°43′23″E / 38.474°N 40.723°E |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 2,311 dead |
The 1975 Lice earthquake struck the Turkish district of Lice at 12:20 local time (09:20 UTC) on 6 September. The epicenter of the Ms 6.7 shock was located near the town of Lice and the maximum felt intensity was VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. More than 2,300 people were killed.