1999 İzmit Earthquake in Turkey Kills 17,000+ August 17, 1999
The 7.6 Mw İzmit earthquake shakes northwestern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving 17,118–17,127 dead and 43,953–50,000 injured.
Date: August 17, 1999
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