1930 Irpinia earthquake
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For other earthquakes that have occurred in Irpinia, see List of earthquakes in Irpinia.
The 1930 Irpinia earthquake occurred at 00:08 UTC on 23 July, chiefly in an area known as Irpinia. It had a surface wave magnitude of 6.6 and a maximum intensity of X (Very destructive). The event caused 1,404 deaths and 4,624–7,000 injuries. The epicenter was near the boundaries between the regions of Basilicata, Apulia, and Campania.
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UTC time | 1930-07-23 00:08:41 |
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ISC event | 907513 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 23 July 1930 (1930-07-23) |
Local time | 01:08:41 |
Magnitude | 6.6 Ms[1] |
Epicenter | 41.05°N 15.367°E / 41.05; 15.367 |
Areas affected | Italy, Basilicata and Apulia |
Max. intensity | EMS-98 X (Very destructive) |
Casualties | 1,404 dead[2] 4,624–7,000 injured[2] 100,000 displaced[2] |
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