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1920 Gori earthquake

1920 Gori earthquake
1920 Gori earthquake is located in Georgia (country)
1920 Gori earthquake
Date February 20, 1920 (1920-02-20)
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°E / 42.0; 44.1Coordinates: 42°00′N 44°06′E / 42.0°N 44.1°E / 42.0; 44.1
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.



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