- Source: 1957 Abant earthquake
The 1957 Abant earthquake occurred at 8:33am on 26 May, in Turkey. The earthquake had an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 7.1 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 52 fatalities and 101 injuries. Five thousand homes were damaged as a result of the earthquake.
See also
List of earthquakes in 1957
List of earthquakes in Turkey
References
External links
The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.