1653 Smyrna earthquake
Appearance
UTC time | ?? |
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Magnitude | 7.5 |
Epicenter | 38°12′N 28°12′E / 38.20°N 28.20°E[1] |
Areas affected | Turkey, Izmir, Aydin |
Max. intensity | X (Extreme) |
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 (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale.
References
- ^ NGDC. "Comments for the Significant Earthquake". Retrieved 23 January 2011.