1887 Liguria earthquake

The 1887 Liguria earthquake struck off the coast of Imperia, Italy on the early morning of 23 February 1887, with an estimated moment magnitude of 6.8–6.9, killing about 600–3,000 people.[2][3] The widespread damage was said to be so severe that the town of Bussana Vecchia was abandoned by the locals that used to live in the area.However the area where the epicenter of the tremor was located does not experience much frequent activity due to being far from major faults that can cause these events.[4][7] Limited damage was observed along the French Riviera, but another tsunami generated by a landslide increased the death toll in the town of Menton.The Prince of Wales, who was visiting the town of Cannes at the time, was urged by the Royal Family to return, but faced difficulty evacuating due to the thousands of others fleeing the area by train.
A destroyed church in Bussana Vecchia
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