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An intense earthquake struck the Principality of Catalonia, with the epicenter near Camprodon. Widespread destruction and heavy casualties were reported.
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1428 Catalonia earthquake
Earthquake in Catalonia
The Catalan earthquake of 2 February 1428, known in Catalan as the terratrèmol de la candelera because it took place during Candlemas, struck the Principality of Catalonia, especially Roussillon, with an epicentre near Camprodon. The earthquake was one of a series of related…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Principality of Catalonia
State in Iberia (1173–1714)
The Principality of Catalonia was a medieval and early modern state in the northeastern Iberian Peninsula. During most of its history it was in dynastic union with the Kingdom of Aragon, constituting together the Crown of Aragon. Between the 13th and the 18th centuries, it was…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Epicenter
Point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the hypocentre or focus in an earthquake
The epicenter, epicentre, or epicentrum in seismology is the point on the Earth's surface directly above a hypocenter or focus, the point where an earthquake or an underground explosion originates.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Camprodon
Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
Camprodon is a small town in the comarca of Ripollès in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, located in the Pyrenees, near the French border.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
February 2
Day of the year
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