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1461 L'Aquila earthquake

1461 in Europe15th-century earthquakes15th century in ItalyDisasters in AbruzzoL'Aquila
Medieval Abruzzo

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. The quakes also caused major, permanent damage to religious sites and changed politics for L'Aquila and the Abruzzo region.

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