1743 Salento earthquake
| Local date | 20 February 1743 |
|---|---|
| Local time | 23:30 IST |
| Magnitude | 7.1 Mw |
| Epicenter | 39°50′49″N 18°46′26″E / 39.847°N 18.774°E |
| Areas affected | Italy, Greece, Malta and Albania |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Casualties | 180–300 dead |
The 1743 Salento earthquake affected the Apulian region of southwestern Italy on 20 February at 23:30 IST. The ~7.1 Mw earthquake had an epicenter in the Adriatic and Ionian seas, off the coast of modern-day Lecce and Brindisi provinces in Salento. It had a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), causing heavy damage in Nardò. Damage was also reported across the sea, in the Balkans. The earthquake also generated a tsunami of up to 11 meters in run-up. Between 180 and 300 people were killed in the disaster.