1941 Van–Erciş earthquake

1941 Van–Erciş earthquake
1941 Van–Erciş earthquake is located in Turkey
1941 Van–Erciş earthquake
UTC time1941-09-10 21:53:55
ISC event900990
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date10 September 1941 (1941-09-10)
Local time23:53
Magnitude5.9 Ms
Epicenter39°30′N 43°18′E / 39.5°N 43.3°E / 39.5; 43.3
Areas affectedTurkey
Max. intensityVIII (Severe)
Casualties192

The 1941 Van–Erciş earthquake occurred at 23:53 local time on 10 September. It had an estimated surface wave magnitude of 5.9 and a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The earthquake has caused estimated casualties of between 190 and 430 people and also 600 buildings have collapsed.

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