1653 Smyrna earthquake

1653 Smyrna earthquake
1653 Smyrna earthquake is located in Turkey
1653 Smyrna earthquake
Local date23 February 1653 (1653-02-23)
Magnitude6.72±0.3 Mw[1]
Epicenter38°12′N 28°12′E / 38.20°N 28.20°E / 38.20; 28.20[2]
Areas affectedTurkey, İzmir, Aydın
Max. intensityMMI X (Extreme)
Casualties2,500

The 1653 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]

The event was particularly devastating because it triggered a tsunami, which caused additional destruction and casualties along the coastline. The earthquake and its aftermath were documented in historical records and have been studied by modern seismologists to better understand the seismic activity in the region.

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References

  1. ^ a b "1653 02 22 – Aydin". The SHARE European Earthquake Catalogue (SHEEC) 1000-1899. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b NGDC. "Comments for the Significant Earthquake". Retrieved 23 January 2011.


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