Earthquake — Greece, Turkey

When

24 May 2014

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

6.9

Where

Greece

Coordinates

40.29° N, 25.39° E

Deaths

3

Injuries

310

Damage musd

4500

Intensity mmi

9

Depth km

6

6.9 magnitude earthquake centered in the Aegean Sea

An earthquake occurred in the northern Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey on May 24, 2014. It had a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Serious damage was reported on the Turkish island of Imbros and the cities of Edirne and Çanakkale, as well as on the Greek island of Lemnos. The earthquake was felt in Bulgaria and southern Romania.

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