- Type:
- Earthquake
- Date:
- March 31, 1648 CE
- Location:
- Turkey, Van
- Deaths:
- 2,000
Other earthquake records of 1648 CE
- Philippines, Luzon: S
- Balkans Nw, Croatia
- Italy · Mw 4.86
- Italy · Mw 4.4
- Turkey · Mw 6.8
- Nicaragua, Leon
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 1648 CE Earthquake — Turkey, Van happen?
- March 31, 1648 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: 2,000. Historical death tolls vary by source.