1653 East Smyrna earthquake
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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 (1653-02-23) |
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Magnitude | 6.72±0.3 Mw[1] |
Epicenter | 38.20°N 28.20°E / 38.20; 28.20[2] |
Areas affected | Turkey, Izmir, Aydın |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
Casualties | 2,500 |
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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.