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2010 Elazığ earthquake
The 2010 Elazığ earthquake was a 6.1 M earthquake that occurred on 8 March 2010 at 02:32 UTC (04:32 local time). The epicentre was Başyurt in Elazığ Province, in eastern Turkey. Initial reports in global media said as many as 57 people had died. By 10 March, reports in the Turkish media placed the death toll at 41 and later, the death toll rose to 42. Another 74 were injured, many after falling and jumping from buildings. A stampede through the streets led to further
2010 in Turkey
Events in the year 2010 in Turkey.
- 8 March – The 6.1 Elazığ earthquake shook eastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI ("Strong"). Forty-two people were killed.
- 28 August – 2010 FIBA World Championship
- 2 December – Women's World Chess Championship 2010
Incumbents.
- President: Abdullah Gül
- Prime Minister: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Deaths.
- 18 June – Okan Demiriş.
See also.
- List of