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Earthquake that occurred on 12 June in the Aegean sea
USGS ShakeMap for the event
2017 Lesbos earthquake
2017 Lesbos earthquake is located in Greece2017 Lesbos earthquake
UTC time2017-06-12 12:28:39
ISC event615348170
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date12 June 2017 (2017-06-12)
Local time15:28 (EEST) (UTC+03.00)
Magnitude6.3 Mw
Depth12.0 km (7.5 mi)
Epicenter38°55′48″N 26°21′54″E / 38.930°N 26.365°E / 38.930; 26.365
Areas affectedLesbos, Greece
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Casualties1 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. 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.

Scientific Data on the 2017 Lesbos earthquake, collected by the Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironment of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens are published on-line in an integrated Story Map.

References

  1. "M 6.3 – 5 km S of Plomarion, Greece – PAGER". United States Geological Survey.
  2. "M 6.3 – 5 km S of Plomarion, Greece". United States Geological Survey. 2017-07-24.
  3. "Earthquake strikes Greek island of Lesbos, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others". The Daily Telegraph. Associated Press.
  4. "Lesvos earthquake Mw 6.3, 12/6/2017 Story Map".

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