1732 Irpinia earthquake
The epicenter was located in the Campanian Apennines, in the area of the Ufita Valley, which is part of the modern-day Province of Avellino.[3] Around twenty populated areas were destroyed entirely or in part and tens of others were significantly damaged.The earthquake had a rating on the modified Mercalli intensity scale of X (extreme).[2] Among the most devastated communities were Mirabella Eclano (which was razed to the ground), Carife, Grottaminarda, and Ariano Irpino.Damage was serious in the provincial capital of Avellino, while in Benevento, there were mainly partial collapses of buildings.