The 1688 Sannio earthquake occurred in the late afternoon of June 5 in the province of Benevento of southern Italy. The moment magnitude is estimated at 7.0, with a Mercalli intensity of XI. It severely damaged numerous towns in a vast area, completely destroying Cerreto Sannita and Guardia Sanframondi. The exact number of victims is unknown, although it is estimated to total approximately 10,000. It is among the most destructive earthquakes in the history of Italy.
Ruins of the old Cerreto town, completely destroyed in the earthquake.
Orsini, here in Papal clothes, survived the earthquake and helped rebuild Benevento.
The province of Benevento is a province in the Campania region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Benevento.
Arch of Trajan
The church of Santa Sofia
Benevento Cathedral
Montesarchio