1653 East Smyrna earthquake
The 1653 East Smyrna earthquake occurred on 23 February, with an estimated magnitude of 6.72±0.3 Mw[1] and a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale.[2]
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| Local date | 23 February 1653 |
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| Magnitude | 6.72±0.3 Mw[1] |
| Epicenter | 38.20°N 28.20°E[2] |
| Areas affected | Turkey, Izmir, Aydin |
| Max. intensity | X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 2,500 |
References
- "1653 02 22 - Aydin". The SHARE European Earthquake Catalogue (SHEEC) 1000-1899. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- NGDC. "Comments for the Significant Earthquake". Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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