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Large earthquake in eastern Italy

1627 Gargano earthquake

Local date	July 30, 1627 (1627-07-30)
Local time	10:50
Magnitude	6.7 M_w
Epicenter	41°44′N 15°20′E / 41.74°N 15.34°E / 41.74; 15.34
Fault	Apricena Fault
Total damage	Severe
Max. intensity	MMI X (Extreme)
Tsunami	Yes
Casualties	5,000 dead

The 1627 Gargano earthquake struck Gargano and part of Tavoliere, southern Italy, at about mid-day on 30 July 1627. A "very large earthquake" caused a major tsunami, the largest seismic event ever recorded in the Gargano region, which "produced severe damage in the whole promontory", killing about 5,000 people. Four aftershocks were documented. The most extensive damage was noted between San Severo and Lesina.

Some sources describe a large 1626 Naples earthquake, but other have argued that these are misreports of the 1627 event.

References

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v t e Earthquakes in Italy
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