1953 Yenice–Gönen earthquake
| UTC time | 1953-03-18 19:06:17 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 891561 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 18 March 1953 |
| Local time | 21:06:17 |
| Magnitude | 7.5 Ms |
| Epicenter | 40°01′N 27°32′E / 40.02°N 27.53°E |
| Areas affected | Turkey Yenice, Çanakkale, Gönen |
| Total damage | $3.57 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | at least 1,070 dead |
The 1953 Yenice–Gönen earthquake occurred at 21:06 local time (19:06 UTC on 18 March in the province of Çanakkale and Balıkesir in the Marmara Region at western Turkey. It had a surface-wave magnitude of 7.5 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It caused widespread damage, killing 1,070 and causing damage that was estimated at US$3,570,000 repair value.