1943 Tosya–Ladik earthquake
| UTC time | 1943-11-26 22:20:48 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 900102 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 27 November 1943 |
| Local time | 01:20:48 |
| Duration | 4 minutes |
| Magnitude | 7.5–7.7 Mw |
| Depth | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Epicenter | 40°52′N 33°39′E / 40.87°N 33.65°E |
| Fault | North Anatolian Fault |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Turkey |
| Max. intensity | MSK-64 XI (Catastrophic) |
| Casualties | 2,824–5,000 deaths 5,000 injuries |
The 1943 Tosya–Ladik earthquake occurred at 01:20 local time on 27 November, near Tosya, Kastamonu Province, in northern Turkey. The earthquake had an estimated moment magnitude of 7.5–7.7 and a maximum felt intensity of XI (Catastrophic) on the MSK-64 scale. Its effects were observed for over 45,000 km2. The earthquake was felt in Trabzon, Isparta, Elazığ, Zonguldak and Yozgat. Damage was seen in Kastamonu, Çankırı, Çorum, Amasya, Samsun, Tokat, Sinop and Ordu. As a result of the earthquake, more than 2,500 were killed and 5,000 were injured.