1969 Alaşehir earthquake
| UTC time | 1969-03-28 01:48:32 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 811616 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | March 28, 1969 |
| Local time | 03:48:32 |
| Magnitude | Mw 6.8 |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38°30′54″N 28°32′46″E / 38.515°N 28.546°E |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MSK-64 VIII (Damaging) |
| Casualties | 53 dead |
The 1969 Alaşehir earthquake occurred on March 28 at 03:48 local time near the city of Alaşehir in Turkey's Manisa Province. The Mw 6.8 earthquake struck at 10 km (6.2 mi) depth. It had a MSK 64 intensity of VIII (Destructive). At least 53 people were killed in the earthquake.