1943 Tosya–Ladik earthquake

1943 Tosya–Ladik earthquake
Date 26 November 1943 (1943-11-26)
Magnitude 7.2 Ms
Epicenter 41°03′N 33°43′E / 41.05°N 33.72°E / 41.05; 33.72Coordinates: 41°03′N 33°43′E / 41.05°N 33.72°E / 41.05; 33.72[1]
Areas affected Turkey
Max. intensity IX–X[2]
Casualties 2,824 deaths

The 1943 Tosya–Ladik earthquake occurred at 00:20 local time on 26 November, near Tosya, Kastamonu Province, in northern Turkey. The earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum felt intensity of between IX–X (Violent to Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 2,824 deaths. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Toksöz, M.N.; Shakal A.F. & Michael A.J. (1979). "Space-time migration of earthquakes along the North Anatolian fault zone and seismic gaps". Pure and Applied Geophysics 117 (6): 1258–1270. Bibcode:1979PApGe.117.1258T. doi:10.1007/BF00876218.
  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.
  3. ↑ Tetsuo Kidokoro, et al., Vulnerable Cities:: Realities, Innovations and Strategies (Springer, 2008) p280
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