1980 Irpinia earthquake
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For other earthquakes that have occurred in Irpinia, see List of earthquakes in Irpinia.
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.
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UTC time | 1980-11-23 18:34:52 |
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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 | 40.84°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] |
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