2004 Doğubayazıt earthquake
Istanbul Ankara | |
| UTC time | 2004-07-01 22:30:09 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 7366871 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 2 July 2004 |
| Local time | 01:30:09 TRT (UTC+3) |
| Magnitude | Mw 5.1–5.2 |
| Depth | 5.0 km (3.1 mi) |
| Epicenter | 39°45′58″N 43°58′44″E / 39.766°N 43.979°E |
| Fault | North Anatolian Fault |
| Areas affected | Ağrı Province, Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Aftershocks | 80+ |
| Casualties | 18 fatalities, 32 injuries |
On 2 July 2004 at 01:30:09 TRT (22:30:09 UTC, 1 July), a Mw 5.1–5.2 earthquake struck Ağrı Province in eastern Turkey, near the border with Iğdır Province. Despite its moderate magnitude, the earthquake killed 18 people and devastated multiple villages near the epicenter, with many poorly-constructed homes collapsing.