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 on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 3,000 casualties. Wikipedia
Start date: December 20, 1942
Epicenter: 40°52′N 36°28′E / 40.87°N 36.47°E
USGS-ANSS: ComCat