1968 Belice earthquake
| UTC time | 1968-01-15 02:01:06 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 827285 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 14 January 1968 |
| Local time | 03:01 |
| Magnitude | 6.4 Mw |
| Epicenter | 37°46′01″N 12°58′59″E / 37.767°N 12.983°E |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | Sicily |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 231–400 dead 632–1,000 injured |
Map and details
The 1968 Belice earthquake (Italian: terremoto del Belice) sequence took place in Sicily between 14 and 15 January. The largest shock measured 6.4 on the moment magnitude scale, with five others of magnitude 5+. The maximum perceived intensity was X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The earthquake sequence, centred between the towns of Gibellina, Salaparuta and Poggioreale in the area of river Belice, killed at least 231 people, possibly more than 400, with between 632 and about 1,000 injured and left 100,000 homeless.