August 2016 Central Italy earthquake

The August 2016 Central Italy earthquake was a natural disaster that struck Central Italy on 24 August 2016 at 03:36 CEST. Its epicentre was close to Accumoli. It was followed by 40 strong aftershocks.^[6]

August 2016 Central Italy earthquake

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UTC time	2016-08-24 01:36:32
ISC event	611462212
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	24 August 2016 (2016-08-24)
Local time	03:36 CEST
Magnitude	6.2 ± 0.016 Mw[1]
Depth	4 ± 1 km (2.49 ± 0.62 mi)[2]
Epicenter	42.706°N 13.223°E / 42.706; 13.223[2]
Type	Dip-slip (normal)
Areas affected	Italy
Max. intensity	IX (Violent)
Casualties	299 deaths[3] ≈ 388 injured[4] 4,500 homeless[5]

More than 250 people were killed by the earthquake.