1908 Messina earthquake
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An earthquake occurred on 28 December 1908 in Sicily and Calabria, southern Italy with a moment magnitude of 7.1 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI. The epicentre was in the Strait of Messina which separates Sicily from the Italian mainland. Wikipedia
Start date: December 28, 1908
Aftershocks: 293
Areas affected: Sicily & Calabria, Kingdom of Italy
Casualties: 75,000–82,000
Depth: 5–6 mi (8–10 km)
Epicenter: 38°09′N 15°41′E / 38.15°N 15.68°E Strait of Messina
ISC event: 16958009