1348 Eastern Alps earthquake
| Local date | 25 January 1348 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.63 ± 0.10 Mw |
| Epicenter | 46°30′14″N 13°34′52″E / 46.504°N 13.581°E |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | Italy (Friuli-Venezia Giulia) Austria (Carinthia) |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 10,000 |
The 1348 Friuli earthquake, centered in the South Alpine region of Friuli, was felt across Europe on 25 January. The earthquake hit in the same year that the Great Plague ravaged Italy. According to contemporary sources, it caused considerable damage to structures; churches and houses collapsed and villages were destroyed.