1915 Avezzano earthquake

1915 Avezzano earthquake
Ruins of Avezzano
1915 Avezzano earthquake is located in Italy
1915 Avezzano earthquake
UTC time1915-01-13 06:52:42
ISC event913880
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date13 January 1915 (1915-01-13)
Local time07:52:42
Magnitude6.7 Mw[1]
Depth15 km (9.3 mi)[1]
Epicenter42°01′30″N 13°34′41″E / 42.025°N 13.578°E / 42.025; 13.578[1]
FaultSerrone Fault[2]
Areas affectedMarsica, Italy
Total damage$60 million[3]
Max. intensityMMI XI (Extreme)[3]
Casualties29,978–32,610 dead[3]

The 1915 Avezzano earthquake or 1915 Fucino earthquake occurred on 13 January in central Italy at 07:52:42 local time. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). The epicenter was located in the city of Avezzano (which was destroyed) in the Province of L'Aquila. Around 30,000 direct fatalities and $60 million in damage resulted from the earthquake.

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