The first of the 1894 Atalanti earthquakes occurred on 20 April 1894 at 16:52 UTC, with a magnitude of 6.4 on the moment magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of X on the Mercalli intensity scale. It was followed seven days later on 27 April at 19:42 UTC by the second, with a magnitude of 6.9 and had a maximum intensity of X. These two earthquakes caused widespread damage in the Locris area, causing a total of 255 deaths.[1] More literature on these destructive events can be seen in the references section.
Istanbul Athens | |
UTC time | Doublet earthquake: |
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1894-04-20 15:52 | |
1894-04-27 19:42 | |
Local date | 20 April 1894 27 April 1894 |
Magnitude | |
6.7 Mw | |
6.9 Mw | |
Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
Epicenter | 38°39′N 23°05′E / 38.65°N 23.08°E |
Areas affected | Greece, Locris |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
Casualties | 255 |