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1887 Liguria Earthquake
- When
- 23 February 1887
- Where
- off the coast of Imperia, Italy
A magnitude 6.8–6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Imperia, Italy, on 23 February 1887, causing widespread damage in Northwest Italy and limited damage on the French Riviera.
The earthquake occurred on the early morning of 23 February 1887. It caused widespread damage in Northwest Italy, particularly in Imperia and Diano Marina. Limited damage was observed on the French Riviera, but a landslide-generated tsunami in Menton increased the death toll.
Sources
- 1887 Liguria earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
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