February 9, 1909 Earthquake: Zara,ipsala,koyulhisar,enders, Turkey

An earthquake followed by strong aftershocks caused extensive damage in the region between Bra, Ipsala, Koyulhisar and Enderes causing the destruction of many houses and the loss of some lives. The shocks were associated with ground ruptures in the vicinity of Karabayir, about 15 km south of the North Anatolian surface faulting of 1939, running discontinuously for several kilometres in an east-west direction, from Ipsala, along the north bank of the Tozanli Cayi, and crossing the Enderes-Zara road north of Kose Dag. Their continuity and total length of about 15 km suggests tectonic origin, but we could find no conclusive field evidence for surface faulting. Ground fractures were also reported from further east, at Ezbider, while hot springs appeared at Yenice, and landslides, mainly due to aftershocks, blocked the KaraGam and Habes passes to the south. The shock was strongly felt in Giresun, Tokat, Sivas and Kemah and it was perceptible as far as Kirsehir, Harput and the Caucaus. (reference #1215)