L'Aquila - Earthquake HIC Case Study

Question 1

When was the L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 1

April 2009.

Question 2

At what time did the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake hit?

Answer 2

3:30am local time.

Question 3

What was the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake rated on the Richter scale?

Answer 3

5.9

Question 4

How many people died in the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 4

308.

Question 5

What was the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake rated on the MMI?

Answer 5

6.3

Question 6

How many people were injured in the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 6

1500.

Question 7

How many people were homeless as a result of the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 7

40,000.

Question 8

According to the UN, what was the total cost of the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 8

US$1.1 billion

Question 9

What percentage of L’Aquila had been reconstructed by February 2025?

Answer 9

78%.

Question 10

How did the Italian government accomodate for the L’Aquila inhabitants as a result for the 2009 earthquake?

Answer 10

Mortgages were suspended.
Residents didn’t have to pay tax until 2011.
Students were exempt of uni fees for 3 years.

Question 11

How did local hotels accomodate for those left homeless from the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake?

Answer 11

They provided shelter for around 10,000 people.