Episode 2 of 2
Seismic Event
- When
- 14 April 1895
- Where
- Carniola, Austria-Hungary
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Ljubljana at 23:17 local time on 14 April 1895, causing widespread destruction.
The earthquake occurred at 22:17 UTC, which corresponded to 23:17 local time. It registered a moment magnitude of 6.1 and reached an EMS Intensity of VIII–IX. This event was the most destructive earthquake in Ljubljana's history, resulting in 21 fatalities and the destruction of roughly 10% of the city's buildings.
Sources
- 1895 Ljubljana earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
- Ljubljana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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