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Minor mag. 2.0 earthquake - 2 km S Norcia (PG) on Monday, 11 February 2019

Minor mag. 2.0 earthquake - 2 km S Norcia (PG) on Monday, 11 February 2019
Date & time: Monday, 11 February 2019 16:43 UTC
Magnitude: 2.0
Depth: 10.8 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 42.7767°N / 13.0877°E (Italy)
Nearest volcano: Vulsini (96 km)
Primary data source: INGV
Estimated released energy: 6.3*10^7 J (17.5 KWh) [learn more]
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Mon, 11 Feb 2019
Mon, 11 Feb 16:43 UTCM 2.0 / 11 kmCENTRAL ITALYEMSC

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