Notable earthquake on record

M6.5 earthquake - 3 km SW of Prato, Italy

May 6, 1976 · 9 km deep.

Magnitude
M 6.5
Depth
9 km
Date
1976
Tsunami
No

3 km SW of Prato, Italy - a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at 9 km depth in 1976. Epicenter: 46.36, 13.28.

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