1222 Brescia earthquake
1222 Brescia earthquake is located in Italy
1222 Brescia earthquake
Local date25 December 1222 (1222-12-25)
Local time12:30[1]
Magnitudeunk.
Epicenter45°33′N 10°13′E / 45.55°N 10.22°E / 45.55; 10.22[2]
Areas affectedCity-state of Brescia, city-state of Reggio, various parts of Tuscany and Lombardy
Max. intensityX (Extreme) [2]
Casualties12,000 dead (est.)[2]

The 1222 Brescia earthquake occurred on Christmas Day in the year 1222.[3] The chronicler Salimbene de Adam records that it was so powerful that the inhabitants of Brescia left their city en masse and camped outside, so that the falling buildings would not crush them.[3]

References

  1. ^ Guidoboni, E.; Ferrari, G.; Mariotti, D.; Comastri, A.; Tarabusi, G.; Sgattoni, G.; Valensise, G. (2018). "1222 12 25, 12:30 Basso bresciano (Italy)". CFTI5MED Catalogue of Strong Earthquakes in Italy (461 BC – 1997) and Mediterranean Area (760 B.C. – 1500). Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b c National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS) (1972), Significant Earthquake Information (Data Set), National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
  3. ^ a b Salimbene de Adam, Chronicle of Salimbene de Adam.



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