M 7.0 - 13 km NNE of Néon Karlovásion, Greece

  • 2020-10-30 11:51:27 (UTC)
  • 37.897°N 26.784°E
  • 21.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2021-03-11 17:51:23 (UTC)
  • The data below are the most preferred data available
  • The data below have NOT been reviewed by a scientist.

Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities. Some casualties are possible.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Orange alert for economic losses. Significant damage is likely and the disaster is potentially widespread. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of Turkey. Past events with this alert level have required a regional or national level response.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 83 k*
II-III Weak 212,101 k*
IV Light 19,759 k
V Moderate 1,918 k
VI Strong 2,037 k
VII Very Strong 2,092 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are extremely vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and low-rise nonductile concrete frame with infill construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as tsunamis and landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VII Karsiyaka 0 k
VII Kokkari 1 k
VII Izmir 2,501 k
VII Neon Karlovasion 7 k
VII Mytilinioi 2 k
VII Gaziemir 0 k
III Ankara 3,517 k
III Istanbul 11,174 k
III Alexandria 3,812 k
II Giza 2,443 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)