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.
See also List of earthquakes in Turkey List of earthquakes in 1941
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