1667 Dubrovnik earthquake
Earthquake in present-day Croatia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about 1667 Dubrovnik earthquake?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The 1667 Dubrovnik earthquake was one of the three most devastating earthquakes to hit what is now modern Croatia in the last 2,400 years, since records began. The entire city was almost destroyed and around 3,000[2] to 5,000 people were killed.[3] The city's Rector Simone Ghetaldi was killed and over three quarters of all public buildings were destroyed. At the time, Dubrovnik was the capital of the Republic of Ragusa. The earthquake marked the beginning of the end of the Republic.[4]
Quick Facts Local date, Magnitude ...
Local date | 6 April 1667 (1667-04-06) |
---|---|
Magnitude | 6.4±0.3 Mw[1] |
Epicenter | 42.60°N 18.10°E / 42.60; 18.10 |
Areas affected | Dubrovnik, Republic of Ragusa |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Casualties | 3,000[2]–5,000[3] dead |
Close