1977 Vrancea earthquake
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1977 Vrancea earthquake is located in Romania
1977 Vrancea earthquake
UTC time1977-03-04 19:21:57
ISC event700695
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date4 March 1977(1977-03-04)
Local time21:21:57
Duration55 seconds
Magnitude7.5Mw
Depth85.3 kilometres (53 mi)
Epicenter45°46′N26°46′E / 45.77°N 26.76°E /45.77; 26.76Coordinates:45°46′N26°46′E / 45.77°N 26.76°E /45.77; 26.76
Areas affectedRomania
Bulgaria
Soviet Union
Moldavian SSR
Ukrainian SSR
Total damageUS$ 2.048 billion
Max.intensityIX (Violent)
LandslidesYes
Casualties1,578 dead, 11,221 injured in Romania
120 dead, 165 injured in Bulgaria
2 dead in Moldova