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1980 Irpinia earthquake

The 1980 Irpinia earthquake took place in Italy on 23 November 1980, with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X. It left at least 2,483 people dead, at least 7,700 injured, and 250,000 homeless. Wikipedia
Date: November 23, 1980
Areas affected: Italy
Epicenter: 40°50′N 15°17′E / 40.84°N 15.28°E
ISC event: 635924
Local date: 23 November 1980
Magnitude: 6.9 Mw
Max. intensity: MMI X (Extreme)