1942 Niksar–Erbaa earthquake
| UTC time | 1942-12-20 14:03:09 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 900592 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 20 December 1942 |
| Local time | 16:03 |
| Magnitude | 7.0 Ms |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Epicenter | 40°52′N 36°28′E / 40.87°N 36.47°E |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 3,000 |
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.