On Sunday 6th of January 2008, 5:14 (GMT) an earthquake of magnitude M=6.0 occurred in Southern Peloponnissos. The epicenter was located 135 km south of Athens. The earthquake was felt throughout Greece. There were no injuries or damages reported. The main event was followed by a small number of aftershocks.
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| Date |
Time |
Latitude(o) |
Longitude(o) |
Depth(km) |
Mw |
Source |
| 06-01-2008 |
05:14:18.977 |
37.0976N |
22.6582 E |
75.0 |
6.0 |
ATHU |
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Map of stations and focal mechanism
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Slip model calculated by Agalos A. email: aagalos@geol.uoa.gr
Earthquake modeled by Moshou Alexandra email: amoshou@geol.uoa.gr
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