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Turkey: Earthquake: 2004/03/25 Country Information on DRR

Period 2004/03/25
Country or District Turkey
Event Type Earthquake
Outline An earthquake of magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale hit the province of Erzurum in Eastern Turkey at 25 March 2004. A total of 4,000 people are said to be affected. The death toll stands at 9 deaths with over 30 others severely injured.
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Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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OCHA Relief Web 2004/03/26
An earthquake of magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale hit the province of Erzurum in Eastern Turkey at 25 March 2004. A total of 4,000 people are said to be affected. The death toll stands at 9 deaths with over 30 others severely injured.

Hürriyet 2004/03/26
Turkey

Reuters Alertnet 2004/03/25
At least six children were among the dead and 46 people were injured.

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USGS National Earthquake Information Center
A moderate earthquake occurred at 19:30:49 (UTC) on Thursday, March 25, 2004. The magnitude 5.5 event has been located in EASTERN TURKEY.