The 1971 Bingöl earthquake occurred at 18:43 local time (16:43 UTC) on 22 May. It had a magnitude of 6.7 on the surface wave magnitude scale and a maximum intensity of VIII (Destructive) on the Mercalli intensity scale, killing about 1,000 people.
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| UTC time | ?? |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.7 Ms |
| Depth | 3 km |
| Epicenter | 38°48′N 40°30′E / 38.80°N 40.50°E[1] |
| Areas affected |  Turkey Bingöl |
| Casualties | 1,000 |
References
- ^ NGDC. "Comments for the Significant Earthquake". Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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