1905 Calabria earthquake
| UTC time | 1905-09-08 01:43:02 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 16957871 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 8 September 1905 |
| Local time | 02:43 |
| Magnitude | 7.2 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9 mi) |
| Epicenter | 38°38′N 15°47′E / 38.64°N 15.78°E |
| Max. intensity | MMI XI (Extreme) |
| Tsunami | 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in) |
| Casualties | 557–2,500 dead |
Striking southern Italy on 8 September, 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, Messina Province and a large area between Cosenza and Nicotera and killed between 557 and 2,500 people.