7.2 Ionian Earthquake Kills Up to 800 August 12, 1953
The 7.2 Ms Ionian earthquake shakes the southern Ionian Islands with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). Between 445 and 800 people are killed.
Date: August 12, 1953
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