1653 East Smyrna earthquake

1653 East Smyrna earthquake

Date	23 February 1653 (1653-02-23)
Magnitude	7.5
Epicenter	38°12′N 28°12′E / 38.20°N 28.20°E / 38.20; 28.20Coordinates: 38°12′N 28°12′E / 38.20°N 28.20°E / 38.20; 28.20[1]
Areas affected	Turkey, Izmir, Aydin
Max. intensity	X (intense)
Casualties	2,500

The 1653 East Smyrna earthquake occurred on 23 February, with an estimated magnitude of 7.5 and a maximum felt intensity of X (Intense) on the Mercalli intensity scale.

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