The 1957 Abant earthquake occurred at 8:33am on 26 May, in Turkey.

The earthquake had an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 7.1 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 52 fatalities and 101 injuries.

Five thousand homes were damaged as a result of the earthquake.

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