1461 L'Aquila earthquake

1461 L'Aquila earthquake
Local date	27 November 1461
Magnitude	6.4
Epicenter	42°18′29″N 13°32′35″E / 42.308°N 13.543°E
Areas affected	Italy (Abruzzo region)
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent)
Casualties	≥ 80 deaths

On 27 November 1461, a powerful earthquake and series of aftershocks struck Italy's Abruzzo region along the Aterno River. The tremors caused widespread damage to Abruzzo's capital, L'Aquila, and the surrounding villages. At least 80 people are recorded to have died and numerous people were injured by the earthquakes.^[3] The quakes also caused major, permanent damage to religious sites and changed politics for L'Aquila and the Abruzzo region.

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Local date	27 November 1461
Magnitude	6.4^[1]
Epicenter	42°18′29″N 13°32′35″E / 42.308°N 13.543°E / 42.308; 13.543
Areas affected	Italy (Abruzzo region)
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent)^[2]
Casualties	≥ 80 deaths