1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake

The 1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake in Turkey occurred at 16:03 local time on 20 December. It had an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 7.0 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 3,000 casualties.

1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake

UTC time	1942-12-20 14:03:09
ISC event	900592
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	20 December 1942 (1942-12-20)
Local time	16:03
Magnitude	7.0 Ms
Depth	10 km
Epicenter	40.87°N 36.47°E / 40.87; 36.47[1]
Areas affected	Turkey
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent)[2]
Casualties	3,000

See also

• List of earthquakes in 1942
• List of earthquakes in Turkey