1980 Irpinia earthquake
Destruction in Conza della Campania after the earthquake | |
| UTC time | 1980-11-23 18:34:52 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 635924 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 23 November 1980 |
| Local time | 19:34:52 CET |
| Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
| Depth | 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 40°50′N 15°17′E / 40.84°N 15.28°E |
| Type | Dip-slip |
| Areas affected | Italy |
| Total damage | US$20 billion ($73.9 billion in 2024, adjusted for inflation) |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 2,483–4,900 dead 7,700–8,934 injured 250,000 displaced |
The 1980 Irpinia earthquake (Italian: Terremoto dell'Irpinia) took place in Italy on 23 November 1980, with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It left at least 2,483 people dead, at least 7,700 injured, and 250,000 homeless.