1941 Van–Erciş earthquake

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^[3] and also 600 buildings have collapsed.^[4]

1941 Van–Erciş earthquake

UTC time	1941-09-10 21:53:55
ISC event	900990
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	10 September 1941 (1941-09-10)
Local time	23:53
Magnitude	5.9 Ms
Epicenter	39.5°N 43.3°E / 39.5; 43.3[1]
Areas affected	Turkey
Max. intensity	MMI VIII (Severe)[2]
Casualties	192

See also

• List of earthquakes in Turkey
• List of earthquakes in 1941