1920 Gori earthquake

1920 Gori earthquake

UTC  time	1920-02-20 11:45
ISC  event	912437
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	February 20, 1920 (1920-02-20)
Local time	15:45 [1]
Magnitude	6.2 Ms [2]
Depth	11 km (6.8 mi) [1]
Epicenter	42°00′N44°06′E / 42.0°N 44.1°E / 42.0; 44.1 [1]
Areas affected	Georgia
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent) [1]
Casualties	114–130 [1] [2]

The 1920 Gori earthquake hit the Democratic Republic of Georgia on 20 February at 15:45 local time. The shock had a surface-wave magnitude of 6.2 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of IX (Violent). Heavy damage (and between 114 and 130 deaths) affected the town of Gori and its medieval fortress.

See also

• List of earthquakes in 1920
• List of earthquakes in Georgia (country)

References

1. PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2008_06.1, United States Geological Survey, September 4, 2009
2. Ion Apostol, ed. (2008). Risk Assessment as a Basis for the Forecast and Prevention of Catastrophies. IOS Press. p. 26. ISBN   978-1-58603-844-1.