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,[4] which "produced severe damage in the whole promontory", killing about 5,000 people.[5] Four aftershocks were documented. The most extensive damage was noted between San Severo and Lesina.
Local date | July 30, 1627 |
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Local time | 10:50 [1] |
Magnitude | 6.7 Mw [2] |
Epicenter | 41°44′N 15°20′E / 41.74°N 15.34°E [2] |
Fault | Apricena Fault[3] |
Total damage | Severe [1] |
Max. intensity | X (Extreme)[1] |
Tsunami | Yes [1] |
Casualties | 5,000 dead |
Some sources describe a large 1626 Naples earthquake,[6] but other have argued that these are misreports of the 1627 event.[7]