Events tagged with "mercalli intensity"

Historical Events tagged with "mercalli intensity"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Natural Disasters

Severe Erzincan Earthquake Strikes Eastern Turkey

March 13th, 1992 33 years ago

A Mw 6.6 earthquake struck Erzincan in eastern Turkey, reaching a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII. This quake caused extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure, leading to significant loss of life and injuries among the local population. Rescue and recovery efforts were initiated swiftly to assist those affected by the disaster, highlighting the need for improved seismic safety measures in a region known for its tectonic activity.