regional catalogues to examine the spatial-temporal characteristics of the sequence. The
sequence started in Saros Basin but almost simultaneously aftershocks spread along a∼
200 km zone, activating the entire North Aegean Trough. The aftershock sequence was rich
in moderate (M< 4) size events, but very deficient in strong events–only two Mw4. 9
aftershocks-a characteristic observed in previous sequences in the region. The teleseismic …