Major earthquake
M7.3 Earthquake — 4 km WNW of Koróni, Greece
1947-10-06 19:55 UTC · 36.81°, 21.92°
A magnitude 7.3 (major) earthquake struck 4 km WNW of Koróni, Greece on 1947-10-06 19:55 UTC, at a depth of 15 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M7.3
Magnitude
15 km
Depth
1.3M t
TNT equivalent
VII
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 8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M7.9 — Southern Greece · 1903-08-11
- M7.0 — 26 km SW of Lixoúri, Greece · 1983-01-17
- M6.9 — 35 km S of Methóni, Greece · 2008-02-14
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