1992 Erzincan Earthquake
The largest earthquake in Erzincan since the 1939 event.
Year1992
MagnitudeM6.7
Depth15.0 km
Lives lost653
What happened?
The largest earthquake in Erzincan since the 1939 event.
Why is it important?
653 recorded deaths make this event a major human-impact earthquake. Historical totals can vary between sources as records are revised.
How to read the data
Magnitude describes the energy released at the source. The mapped epicenter is 39.72, 39.50; it does not by itself describe the full affected area.