1999 İzmit earthquake
The 1999 İzmit earthquake was a magnitude 7.6 earthquake which struck the Kocaeli Province of Turkey on 17 August 1999. Between 17,127 and 18,373 people died as a result, and it caused an estimated US $6.5 billion in damage. It was named for the... Wikipedia
Start date: August 17, 1999
Location: İzmit
Number of deaths: 17,127
Injuries (nonfatal): 43,953
Areas affected: Turkey
Casualties: 17,127–18,373 dead; 43,953–48,901 injured; 5,840 missing
Depth: 15.0 km (9.3 mi)
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