ENGINEERING EVALUATION OF THE 1 OCTOBER 1995 DINAR EARTHQUAKE (ML=5.9)
JOURNAL OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING, vol.1, no.3, pp.581-602, 1997 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 1 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 1997
- Doi Number: 10.1080/13632469708962379
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.581-602
- Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In 1995, a swarm of earthquakes affected the city of Dinar, Turkey, which is located in Southwest Anatolia and has a population of 35 000. The mainshock having a local magnitude of 5.9 occurred on 1 October 1995. It was preceded by foreshocks in the previous four days, the largest one with a magnitude of 4.7. These foreshocks initiated structural damage in many buildings, which was then severely aggravated by the mainshock and a strong aftershock two hours later, with a magnitude of 5.0. Numerous aftershocks were recorded throughout the following three months. Strong ground motions were recorded within the city. The mainshock produced peak horizontal accelerations of 0.28 g and 0.29 g. The Dinar earthquake caused a death toll of 92 and more than 200 injuries. The economic losses due to structural damage alone are estimated at 250 million USD.