2003 Bingöl earthquake
The 2003 Bingöl earthquake hit eastern Turkey with a moment magnitude of 6.4 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent) on 1 May at 03:27 local time. The epicenter of this strike-slip earthquake was in Bingöl Province, 15 km north of Bingöl. At least 177 people were killed, and 625 buildings collapsed or suffered heavy damage in the affected region. Eighty-four of the fatalities occurred when a dormitory block collapsed in a boarding school in Celtiksuyu.
| UTC time | 2003-05-01 00:27:04 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 6832154 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 1 May 2003 |
| Local time | 03:27 local time |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38.95°N 40.4°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.55 g |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Casualties | 177 killed, 520 injured |
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