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2017 Aegean Sea earthquake

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Greek–Turkish earthquake
UTC time??
Magnitude6.7Mw
Depth12 km (7.5 mi)
EpicenterBitez Mahallesi
Areas affectedTurkey
Greece
TsunamiYes
Casualties2 killed, 200 injured

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Turkey, at depth of 12 km, near Bitez Mahallesi, Bodrum/Muğla Province, Turkey. Two people were killed and more than 200 others were injured on Kos, while more injuries were reported in Bodrum and Muğla. A small tsunami caused flooding and some damage along the Greek and Turkish coasts.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Latest: Greek Officials Say More Than 100 Hurt In Quake". Associated Press. July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  2. ^ "Earthquake in Turkey and Greece leaves at least two dead in Kos, 200 injured". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 July 2017.