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Van–Erciş earthquake of 1941
1941 CE · Turkey, Asia · Disaster
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 caused estimated casualties of between 190 and 430 people and also 600 buildings have collapsed.
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