1905 Calabria earthquake
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| Date | September 8, 1905 |
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| Origin time | 01:43:02 |
| Magnitude | 7.2 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38°38′N 15°47′E / 38.64°N 15.78°ECoordinates: 38°38′N 15°47′E / 38.64°N 15.78°E |
| Total damage | Severe |
| Max. intensity | XI (Extreme) |
| Tsunami | 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in) |
| Casualties | 557 to 2,500 dead |
Striking southern Italy on September 8, the 1905 Calabria earthquake had a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). The first major earthquake of the 20th century, it severely damaged parts of Lipari and Messina Province, and killed between 557 and 2,500 people.
The earthquake affected the Calabria region, destroying as many as 25 villages, and 14,000 homes.
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