Date | February 20, 1920 |
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Origin time | 11:45 UTC |
Magnitude | 6.2 Ms |
Depth | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
Epicenter | 42°00′N 44°06′E / 42.0°N 44.1°ECoordinates: 42°00′N 44°06′E / 42.0°N 44.1°E |
Areas affected | Georgia |
Max. intensity | IX (Viloent) |
Casualties | 114–130 |
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.