1857 Basilicata Earthquake
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| Max. intensity | XI (Extreme) |
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| Areas affected | Kingdom of the Two Sicilies |
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| ID | 1276666 |
About 1857 Basilicata Earthquake
The 1857 Basilicata earthquake occurred on December 16 in the Basilicata region of Italy southeast of the city of Naples. The epicentre was in Montemurro, on the western border of the modern province of Potenza. Several towns were destroyed, and estimated fatalities were around 10,000.
