Nesa-Atrak Earthquake of 20 August 943, Ms.7.6

Nesa-Atrak Earthquake of 20 August 943, Ms.7.6

In August 20, 943, a catastrophic earthquake in the districts of Nesa destroyed many villages, killing more than 5000 people. The Nesa-Atrak earthquake of August 943 with Ms=7.6 occurred due to the activity of Ashkhaneh fault (eastern segment of  Takal Kuh).