1667 Dubrovnik earthquake
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 to 5,000 people were killed. 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.
| Local date | 6 April 1667 |
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| Magnitude | 6.4±0.3 Mw |
| Epicenter | 42.60°N 18.10°E |
| Areas affected | Dubrovnik, Republic of Ragusa |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 3,000–5,000 dead |
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