1953 Ionian earthquake
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The 1953 Ionian earthquake struck the southern Ionian Islands in Greece on August 12. In mid-August, there were over 113 recorded earthquakes in the region between Kefalonia and Zakynthos, and the most destructive was the August 12 earthquake. Wikipedia
Start date: August 12, 1953
Aftershocks: 6.2 Mw (ISC) Aug 12 at 12:05
Areas affected: Greece
Casualties: 445–800
Epicenter: 38°11′N 20°56′E / 38.18°N 20.94°E
ISC event: 891904
Magnitude: 6.8 Mw(ISC)