2017 Lesbos earthquake
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| Date | 12 June 2017 |
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| Origin time | 15:28 (EEST) (UTC+03.00) |
| Magnitude | 6.3Mw |
| Depth | 12.0 km (7.5 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38°55′48″N 26°21′54″E / 38.930°N 26.365°ECoordinates: 38°55′48″N 26°21′54″E / 38.930°N 26.365°E |
| Areas affected | Lesbos, Greece |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 1 killed, 10+ injured |
The 2017 Lesbos earthquake occurred at 12:28:39 UTC on 12 June. The earthquake's epicentre was 5 km south of Plomari on the Greek island of Lesbos off the Aegean coast of Turkey. It had a magnitude of 6.3 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of IX (violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[1] Extensive damage was caused on parts of southern Lesbos, where there was one fatality and 10 people were injured. The earthquake was also felt in Turkey but no significant damage or injuries were reported.[2]
References
- ↑ "M 6.3 - 5km S of Plomarion, Greece". United States Geological Survey. 2017-07-24.
- ↑ Associated Press. "Earthquake strikes Greek island of Lesbos, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others". Telegraph.
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