1912 Mürefte earthquake
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The 1912 Mürefte earthquake occurred at 03:29 on 9 August. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum intensity of X on the Mercalli intensity scale
, causing 216 casualties.
Mercalli intensity scale
The Mercalli intensity scale is a seismic scale used for measuring the intensity of an earthquake. It measures the effects of an earthquake, and is distinct from the moment magnitude M_w usually reported for an earthquake , which is a measure of the energy released...
, causing 216 casualties.