1967 Mudurnu earthquake
| UTC time | 1967-07-22 16:57:00 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 833573 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 22 July 1967 |
| Local time | 18:57 |
| Magnitude | 7.4 Mw 7.1 Ms |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Epicenter | 40°40′N 30°41′E / 40.67°N 30.69°E |
| Type | Oblique slip |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 86 dead |
The 1967 Mudurnu earthquake or more correctly, the 1967 Mudurnu Valley earthquake occurred at about 18:57 local time on 22 July near Mudurnu, Bolu Province, north-western Turkey. The magnitude 7.4 Mw earthquake (but only 6.0 on the mb scale.) was one of a series of major and intermediate quakes that have occurred in modern times along the North Anatolian Fault since 1939.