1694 Irpinia–Basilicata earthquake

1694 Irpinia–Basilicata earthquake
Local date8 September 1694 (1694-09-08)
Magnitude6.9 Mw
Epicenter40°54′N 15°26′E / 40.90°N 15.43°E / 40.90; 15.43
Areas affectedKingdom of Naples
Casualties6,000+
1694 Irpinia–Basilicata earthquake
Maps and notes on the earthquake

The 1694 Irpinia–Basilicata earthquake occurred on 8 September. It caused widespread damage in the Basilicata and Apulia regions of what was then the Kingdom of Naples, resulting in more than 6,000 casualties. The earthquake occurred at 11:40 UTC and lasted between 30 and 60 seconds.

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