Earthquake LogM7.1 earthquake, Italy Earthquake and Tsunami, 1908-12-28
MagnitudeM7.1mw
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Depth15 km
Time (UTC)1908-12-28 04:20
Rank in 19089 / 30among M6+
Rank since 19001270 / 14,458
Energy vs an M6×43approx.
The 1908 Messina, Italy Earthquake and Tsunami · 37.97, 15.49
M6.5+ within 300 km (largest first)
M7.2
M7.1
M6.5
Earlier M6+ within 300 km
| Event | Time (UTC) | Depth | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| M7.2 1905-09-08 | 1905-09-08 01:43 | 15 km | 5 km W of San Nicolò, Italy |
Energy ratio uses the rule that one magnitude unit is about 32 times the energy. Magnitudes and locations are USGS values and can differ from national agencies. Older records are less complete and less precise.