Historical eventNovember 241976

1976 Çaldıran–Muradiye earthquake

A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck eastern Turkey, destroying 80 per cent of buildings in the region and causing at least 4,000 casualties.

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When
Wednesday, November 24 197650 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1970s
Anniversary
50th in 2026
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Dates: From 1976.

What happened

A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck eastern Turkey, destroying 80 per cent of buildings in the region and causing at least 4,000 casualties.

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When did 1976 Çaldıran–Muradiye earthquake happen?

November 24 1976 — 50 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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