On September 19th...
M8.0 - Michoacan, Mexico, 1985
One of the world's deadliest earthquakes. At least 9,500 people were killed, about 30,000 were injured, more than 100,000 people were left homeless, and severe damage was caused in parts of Mexico City and in several states of central Mexico.
M5.9 - Central Italy, 1979
The earthquake was located about 110 kilometers northeast of Rome. Five people were reported killed, many were injured, and extensive damage occurred in the vicinity of Norcia. Considerable damage and injuries were reported in other parts of the Umbria region.
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