A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Turkey and Greece on July 20, reports global catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide.
The quake struck a 6.4-mile area, impacting Bodrum, Turkey and the Greek island of Kos. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the depth at 6.2 miles, and officials recorded at least 20 aftershocks.
According to AP, the earthquake hurt nearly 500 people and killed two tourists who were crushed when a building collapsed on a popular bar in Kos.
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