1980 Irpinia earthquake

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1980 Irpinia earthquake

Destruction in Campania after the earthquake
UTC time	1980-11-23 18:34:52
ISC event	635924
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	23 November 1980 (1980-11-23)
Local time	19:34:52 CET[1]
Magnitude	6.9 Mw[1]
Epicenter	40°50′N 15°17′E / 40.84°N 15.28°E / 40.84; 15.28[1]
Type	Dip-slip[2]
Areas affected	Italy
Total damage	US$20 billion ($73.9 billion in 2024, adjusted for inflation)[3]
Max. intensity	MMI X (Extreme)[1]
Casualties	2,483–4,900 dead[2] 7,700–8,934 injured[2] 250,000 displaced[2]

The 1980 Irpinia earthquake (Italian: Terremoto dell'Irpinia) took place in Italy on 23 November 1980, with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It left at least 2,483 people dead, at least 7,700 injured, and 250,000 homeless.