1952 Hasankale earthquake
  | |
| Date | 3 January 1952 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.8 Ms |
| Epicenter | 39°54′N 41°42′E / 39.9°N 41.7°ECoordinates: 39°54′N 41°42′E / 39.9°N 41.7°E[1] |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | VIII[2] |
| Casualties | 41 |
The 1952 Hasankale earthquake occurred at 08:03 local time on 3 January in Hasankale (today Pasinler) in Erzurum Province, Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. The earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 5.8 and a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 41 casualties.
References
- ↑ NGDC. "Comments for the Significant Earthquake". Retrieved 28 August 2010.
- ↑ Boğaziçi Üniversitesi. "Bogazici University Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute National Earthquake Monitoring Center (NEMC) List of earthquakes 1900 - 2004 (Büyük Depremler)" (in Turkish). Retrieved 28 August 2010.