What the records say
- When
- 30 Jul 1626
- Kind
- Earthquake
- Where
- Italy
- Coordinates
- 40.40° N, 14.10° E
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
1627 Gargano earthquake
Large earthquake in eastern Italy
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.
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The source
- NCEI significant earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptionsNOAA National Centers for Environmental InformationPublic domainSource page
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