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May 13, 2024 · L’Aquila earthquake of 2009, severe earthquake that occurred on April 6, 2009, near the city of L’Aquila in the Abruzzi region of central Italy, killing more than 300 people. Learn more about the earthquake, including its causes and damage as well as relief efforts.
1 day ago · The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake occurred on California's Central Coast on October 17 at 5:04 p.m. local time. The shock was centered in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in Santa Cruz County, approximately 10 mi (16 km) northeast of Santa Cruz on a section of the San Andreas Fault System and was named for the nearby Loma Prieta Peak in the ...
1 day ago · The earthquake also had significant economic and political effects on L’Aquila’s character. University buildings in L’Aquila were badly damaged, making them unusable, the number of students subsequently decreased which caused a major economic loss for the city with a loss in income for many restaurants, bars and nightclubs as well as for ...
May 22, 2024 · Historical earthquakes is a list of significant earthquakes known to have occurred prior to the early 20th century.
May 22, 2024 · Many parts of the city cordoned off which has had negative impacts on business, tourism and income
May 13, 2024 · Map of the 1989 San Francisco–Oakland earthquake (also known as the Loma Prieta earthquake). The quake struck with a moment magnitude of 6.9 on October 17, just before the start of the third game of the World Series, which was being held at San Francisco's Candlestick Park.
May 20, 2024 · This is a list of earthquakes in 1994. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in damage or casualties, or are notable for some other reason. All dates are listed according to UTC time.
