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1997 Umbria and Marche earthquake
| Date | 11:40:26, September 26, 1997 (UTC) |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.1 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 43.084°N 12.812°E |
| Countries or regions | Italy (Umbria, Marche) |
| Casualties | 11 dead 100 injured |
The 1997 Umbria and Marche earthquake consisted of two earthquakes that occurred in the regions of Umbria and Marche, central Italy, in quick succession on the morning of September 26, 1997.
The first shock occurred at 2:33 am CEST (0:33 UTC), rated 5.5 on the Richter scale,
and the second – the main shock – occurred at 11:40 am CEST (9:40
UTC), rated 6.1 on the Richter scale. Their epicentre was in Annifo.
There were several thousands of foreshocks and aftershocks
from May 1997 to April 1998, more than thirty of which had a Richter
magnitude more than 3.5. 11 people are known to have died following the
shocks of September 26, 1997.
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