943 CE Earthquake — Turkmenistan, Nisa

Earthquake · Turkmenistan, Nisa · August 20, 943 CE

Type:
Earthquake
Date:
August 20, 943 CE
Location:
Turkmenistan, Nisa
Deaths:
5,000

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗

Frequently asked questions

When did 943 CE Earthquake — Turkmenistan, Nisa happen?
August 20, 943 CE.
Where does this information come from?
This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
How many people died?
Recorded estimate: 5,000. Historical death tolls vary by source.

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