Major earthquake
M7.2 Earthquake — 25 km SE of Malkara, Turkey
1912-08-09 01:29 UTC · 40.73°, 27.12°
A magnitude 7.2 (major) earthquake struck 25 km SE of Malkara, Turkey on 1912-08-09 01:29 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M7.2
Magnitude
15 km
Depth
1.1M t
TNT equivalent
VIII
Max intensity (MMI)
Source: USGS event page. The TNT equivalent is computed from the magnitude with the standard Gutenberg–Richter energy relation; all other figures are USGS's own.
This area's earthquake history
In the year before this quake, USGS recorded 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M7.6 — 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey · 1999-08-17
- M7.3 — 7 km N of Gönen, Turkey · 1953-03-18
- M7.2 — Aegean Sea · 1905-11-08
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