2017 Aegean Sea earthquake
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On 21 July 2017, a large earthquake measuring 6.6 on the moment magnitude scale struck right near Bodrum, a popular town of tourism in Turkey, killing 2 and injuring hundreds. Mostly referenced as the 2017 Bodrum–Kos earthquake, this earthquake generated a tsunami which was one of the largest tsunamis in the Mediterranean Sea region.
Quick Facts UTC time, ISC event ...
UTC time | 2017-07-20 22:31:11 |
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ISC event | 610790782 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 21 July 2017 (2017-07-21) |
Local time | 01:31 (EEST) (UTC+03.00) |
Magnitude | 6.6 Mw |
Depth | 7.0 km (4.3 mi) |
Epicenter | 36.923°N 27.415°E / 36.923; 27.415 |
Type | Normal faulting |
Areas affected | Greece Turkey |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Tsunami | Up to 1.9 m (6.2 ft) along the Greek and Turkish coasts |
Aftershocks | 390 aftershocks (M > 3.0) in 1 year, the highest being a Mw(KOERI) 5.3 |
Casualties | 2 killed, 480 injured |
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