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.
See also
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List of earthquakes in Turkey
This is a list of earthquakes in Turkey, including any notable historical earthquakes that have epicenters within the current boundaries of Turkey, or which caused significant effects in this area. Overall, the population in major cities like Ist ...
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List of earthquakes in 1941
References
1941 Van-Ercis
1941 earthquakes
1941 in Turkey
History of Van Province
September 1941 events
1941 disasters in Turkey
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