- Type:
- Earthquake
- Date:
- November 5, 1659 CE
- Location:
- Italy, Panaija, Soriano, Polia
- Deaths:
- 2,035
Cross-catalog records
This event is recorded in 3 separate scientific catalogs, each of which may give a different magnitude (the disagreement between catalogs is itself valuable for research):
Other earthquake records of 1659 CE
- Japan, Aidu · 39 deaths
- El Salvador, San Salvador
- Spain · Mw 3.96
- Turkey · Mw 7.26
- Switzerland · Mw 3.9
- Indonesia, Banda Sea
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗
Frequently asked questions
- When did 1659 CE Earthquake — Italy, Panaija, Soriano, Polia happen?
- November 5, 1659 CE.
- Where does this information come from?
- This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
- How many people died?
- Recorded estimate: 2,035. Historical death tolls vary by source.