Between the years 1900 and 2022, Eastern Anatolia was the most affected region in Turkey based on the number of casualties caused by earthquakes. In this region, over 57 thousand people died due to earthquakes according to the official records. The Marmara region registered the second-highest figure, totaling almost 21.8 thousand casualties. On the other hand, the lowest number of deaths was documented in the Central Anatolia region, with 387 fatalities.
Total number of deaths due to earthquakes in Turkey between 1900 and 2022, by region
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EM-DAT. (September 28, 2023). Total number of deaths due to earthquakes in Turkey between 1900 and 2022, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1427198/turkey-deaths-due-to-earthquakes-by-region/
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