1966 Varto earthquake
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| Date | 19 August 1966 |
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| Origin time | 12:22:12 UTC |
| Magnitude | 6.8 Mw |
| Depth | 24.7 km (15 mi) |
| Epicenter | 39°14′N 41°34′E / 39.24°N 41.57°ECoordinates: 39°14′N 41°34′E / 39.24°N 41.57°E |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 2,394–3,000 dead 1,420–1,500 injured |
The 1966 Varto earthquake occurred on 19 August with a moment magnitude of 6.8 a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 2,394 were killed and up to 1,500 people were injured in the town of Varto in the Muş Province of eastern Turkey.
The earthquake devastated all the structures in Varto. This disaster was preceded by an earthquake of magnitude 5.6 that hit Varto on 7 March 1966 killing 14 and wounding 75 people.
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