Notable earthquake on record

M7.9 earthquake - Southern Greece

August 11, 1903 · 80 km deep.

Magnitude
M 7.9
Depth
80 km
Date
1903
Tsunami
No

Southern Greece - a magnitude 7.9 earthquake at 80 km depth in 1903. Epicenter: 36.00, 23.00.

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