1920 Gori earthquake
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1920 Gori earthquake
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| Date | February 20, 1920 |
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| Magnitude | 6.2 Ms |
| Depth | 11 km |
| Epicenter | 41°54′N 44°00′E / 41.90°N 44.0°ECoordinates: 41°54′N 44°00′E / 41.90°N 44.0°E |
| Countries or regions | Georgia |
| Casualties | 114 |
The Gori earthquake with the surface wave magnitude of 6.2 hit the town of Gori and its district, the Democratic Republic of Georgia, on February 20, 1920, inflicted heavy damage to the area and causing 114 deaths.[1]
References
- ^ Ion Postol (ed., 2008) Risk Assessment as a Basis for the Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophies, p. 26. IOS Press, ISBN 1-58603-844-3
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