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1943 Tosya–Ladik earthquake

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Magnitude
  
7.2 Ms

Max. intensity
  
IX–X

Areas affected
  
Casualties
  
2,824 deaths

1943 Tosya–Ladik earthquake

Date
  
26 November 1943 (1943-11-26)

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.

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1943 Tosya–Ladik earthquake Wikipedia