- Type:
- Earthquake
- Date:
- March 20, 1731 CE
- Location:
- Italy, Foggia
- Magnitude:
- 6.3
- Deaths:
- 3,600
- Intensity (MMI):
- 10
Cross-catalog records
This event is recorded in 6 separate scientific catalogs, each of which may give a different magnitude (the disagreement between catalogs is itself valuable for research):
Other earthquake records of 1731 CE
- Mexico · 1 deaths
- Koori · Ms 6.6
- Switzerland · Mw 3.9
- Italy · Mw 6.33
- Italy · Mw 4.76
- Morocco, Santa Cruz (Agadir)
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 1731 CE Earthquake — Italy, Foggia happen?
- March 20, 1731 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: 3,600. Historical death tolls vary by source.