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1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake

1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake
1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake is located in Turkey
1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake
Location within Turkey
UTC time
  • 1942-12-20 14:03:09
ISC event
USGS-ANSS
Local date
  • 20 December 1942 (1942-12-20)
Local time
  • 16:03
Magnitude
Depth
  • 10 km (6.2 mi)
Epicenter40°52′N 36°28′E / 40.87°N 36.47°E / 40.87; 36.47[1]
Areas affectedTurkey
Max. intensityMMI IX (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

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  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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