1976 Çaldıran–Muradiye earthquake
| UTC time | 1976-11-24 12:22:17 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 706299 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 24 November 1976 |
| Local time | 14:22:17 |
| Duration | 6 seconds |
| Magnitude | 7.3 Ms |
| Depth | 36 km (22 mi) |
| Epicenter | 39°07′N 44°02′E / 39.12°N 44.03°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Turkey, Iran |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 4,000–5,000 dead |
The 1976 Çaldıran–Muradiye earthquake occurred at 14:22 local time (12:22 UTC) on 24 November. The epicenter was located near Çaldıran, 20 km northeast of Muradiye, in the Van Province of eastern Turkey. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with a maximum intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The area of severe damage, where over 80% of the buildings were destroyed, covered an area of 2,000 square kilometres. There were between 4,000 and 5,000 casualties.