1920 Gori earthquake

1920 Gori earthquake
1920 Gori earthquake is located in Georgia
1920 Gori earthquake
UTC time1920-02-20 11:45
ISC event912437
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateFebruary 20, 1920 (1920-02-20)
Local time15:45[1]
Magnitude6.2 Ms[2]
Depth11 km (6.8 mi)[1]
Epicenter42°00′N 44°06′E / 42.0°N 44.1°E / 42.0; 44.1[1]
Areas affectedGeorgia
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)[1]
Casualties114–130[1][2]

The 1920 Gori earthquake hit the Democratic Republic of Georgia on 20 February at 15:45 local time. The shock had a surface-wave magnitude of 6.2 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of IX (Violent). Heavy damage (and between 114 and 130 deaths) affected the town of Gori and its medieval fortress.

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