2008 Dodecanese earthquake
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   Thessaloniki Athens | |
| UTC time | 2008-07-15 03:26:35 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 13389231 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 15 July 2008 |
| Local time | 06:26:35 EEST |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw[1] |
| Depth | 52 km (32 mi)[1] |
| Epicenter | 35°56′N 27°49′E / 35.93°N 27.81°E[1] |
| Areas affected | Greece |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong)[2] |
| Casualties | 1 dead[3][4] |
The 2008 Dodecanese earthquake occurred near Kattavia on the island of Rhodes in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on 15 July. The quake struck at 06:26 a.m. local time (UTC+3) and one woman was killed when she slipped and fell as she tried to flee her home.[3] However, the earthquake did not cause any major damage.[3][5] The earthquake was felt across the entire eastern Mediterranean, as far west as Libya, and inland as far as Damascus.[4]
There was a significant aftershock the next day, 16 July, at 02:52 a.m. local time, which resulted in additional injuries.[6] The aftershock was rated 4.8 Mw.[7][8]