1930 Irpinia earthquake
| UTC time | 1930-07-23 00:08:41 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 907513 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 23 July 1930 |
| Local time | 01:08:41 |
| Magnitude | 6.6 Ms |
| Epicenter | 41°03′00″N 15°22′01″E / 41.05°N 15.367°E |
| Areas affected | Italy, Basilicata and Apulia |
| Max. intensity | EMS-98 X (Very destructive) |
| Casualties | 1,404 dead 4,624–7,000 injured 100,000 displaced |
The 1930 Irpinia earthquake occurred at 00:08 UTC on 23 July, chiefly in an area known as Irpinia. It had a surface-wave magnitude of 6.6 and a maximum intensity of X (Very destructive). The event caused 1,404 deaths and 4,624–7,000 injuries. The epicenter was near the boundaries between the regions of Basilicata, Apulia, and Campania.