2020 Aegean Sea earthquake
Building destroyed due of earthquake.jpg
Floors hanging from a partially collapsed building.
2020 Aegean Sea earthquake is located in Aegean Sea
2020 Aegean Sea earthquake
UTC time2020-10-30 11:51:26
ISC event619514791
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date30 October 2020(2020-10-30)
Local time14:51 TRT (UTC+3)
Duration16 seconds
Magnitude6.9Mww(Kandilli)
7.0Mww(USGS)
Depth21 km (13 mi)
Epicentre37°55′05″N26°47′24″E / 37.918°N 26.790°E /37.918; 26.790Coordinates:37°55′05″N26°47′24″E / 37.918°N 26.790°E /37.918; 26.790East Aegean Sea
TypeNormal
Areas affectedTurkey, Greece
Total damage> $400 million
Max.intensityVIII (Severe)
Peak acceleration0.98g
Tsunami5.6–6 m (18–20 ft)
ForeshocksThree months prior
Aftershocks2,800+, highest so far is aMw5.3
Casualties119 dead, 1,053 injured, 15,000 homeless