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| UTC time | 1946-05-31 03:12:46 |
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| ISC event | 898413 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | May 31, 1946 (1946-05-31) |
| Local time | 05:12 |
| Magnitude | Mw 5.9[1] |
| Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi)[1] |
| Epicenter | 39°14′N 41°22′E / 39.23°N 41.37°E / 39.23; 41.37[1] |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe)[2][3] |
| Casualties | 800–1,300[4] |
The 1946 Varto–Hınıs earthquake occurred at 05:12:46 local time on 31 May. The earthquake had an estimated moment magnitude of 5.9 and a maximum felt intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing between 800 and 1,300 casualties.
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