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1668 North Anatolia earthquake
1668 CE · Ottoman Empire, Asia · Disaster
Northern Anatolia was struck by a large earthquake on 17 August 1668 in the late morning. It had an estimated magnitude in the range 7. 8–8. 0 Ms and the maximum felt intensity was IX on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was on the southern shore of Ladik Lake.
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