Karlıova Earthquake in Eastern Turkey Kills 320–450, August 17, 1949
The 6.7 Ms Karlıova earthquake shakes eastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), leaving 320–450 dead.
Date: August 17, 1949
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