2014 Aegean Sea earthquake
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 VIII (Severe). 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. Several aftershocks followed the main shock, the strongest measuring 5.3 ML. This aftershock struck the Gulf of Saros at 12:31 local time.
Edirne Çanakkale | |
| UTC time | 2014-05-24 09:25:02 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 610416360 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | May 24, 2014 |
| Local time | 12:25:02 FET |
| Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
| Depth | 6.4 km (4 mi) |
| Epicenter | 40.289°N 25.389°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Greece Turkey Bulgaria |
| Total damage | $450 million |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Tsunami | No |
| Casualties | 3 dead, 324 injured |
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