1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake
1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake is located in Turkey
1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake
UTC time1942-12-20 14:03:09
ISC event900592
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date20 December 1942 (1942-12-20)
Local time16:03
Magnitude7.0 Ms
Depth10 km
Epicenter40°52′N 36°28′E / 40.87°N 36.47°E / 40.87; 36.47[1]
Areas affectedTurkey
Max. intensityIX (Violent) [2]
Casualties3,000

The 1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake in Turkey occurred at 16:03 local time on 20 December. It had an estimated surface wave magnitude of 7.0 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 3,000 casualties.

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References

  1. Kaptan, C. (15 April 2008). "Akinci HEPP Seismic Risk Assessment" (PDF). Retrieved 31 August 2010.
  2. Boğaziçi Üniversitesi. "Bogazici University Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute National Earthquake Monitoring Center (NEMC) List of earthquakes 1900–2004 (Büyük Depremler)" (in Turkish). Retrieved 28 August 2010.
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