1627 Gargano earthquake
Large earthquake in eastern Italy
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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.
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| Local date | July 30, 1627 |
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| Local time | 10:50[1] |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Mw[2] |
| Epicenter | 41.74°N 15.34°E[2] |
| Fault | Apricena Fault[3] |
| Total damage | Severe[1] |
| Max. intensity | MMI 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]
