2008 Dodecanese earthquake

The 2008 Dodecanese earthquake occurred near Kattavia on the island of Rhodes in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on 15 July. The quake struck at 06:26 a.m. local time (UTC+3) and one woman was killed when she slipped and fell as she tried to flee her home.^[3] However, the earthquake did not cause any major damage.^[3][5] The earthquake was felt across the entire eastern Mediterranean, as far west as Libya, and inland as far as Damascus.^[4]

2008 Dodecanese earthquake

Thessaloniki Athens
UTC time	2008-07-15 03:26:35
ISC event	13389231
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	15 July 2008 (2008-07-15)
Local time	06:26:35 EEST
Magnitude	6.4 Mw[1]
Depth	52 km (32 mi)[1]
Epicenter	35.93°N 27.81°E / 35.93; 27.81[1]
Areas affected	Greece
Max. intensity	MMI VII (Very strong)[2]
Casualties	1 dead[3][4]

There was a significant aftershock the next day, 16 July, at 02:52 a.m. local time, which resulted in additional injuries.^[6] The aftershock was rated 4.8 M_w.^[7][8]

See also

• List of earthquakes in 2008
• List of earthquakes in Greece