M 6.0 - 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy

  • 2012-05-20 02:03:52 (UTC)
  • 44.890°N 11.230°E
  • 6.3 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2016-12-09 16:33:47 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Yellow alert level for shaking-related fatalities. Some casualties are possible.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Orange alert level for economic losses. Significant damage is likely and the disaster is potentially widespread. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of Italy. Past events with this alert level have required a regional or national level response.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 3,021 k*
II-III Weak 20,487 k*
IV Light 6,551 k
V Moderate 1,311 k
VI Strong 312 k
VII Very Strong 99 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with mud and mid-rise nonductile concrete frame with infill construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VII Finale Emilia 15 k
VII San Felice sul Panaro 10 k
VII Magnacavallo 2 k
VII Poggio Rusco 6 k
VII Camposanto 3 k
VII Sermide 6 k
VII Mirandola 22 k
VII Medolla 6 k
VII Felonica 2 k
VII San Giovanni del Dosso 1 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)