The 1805 Molise earthquake occurs on July 26 at 21:01 UTC.
It has an estimated magnitude of 6.6 on the equivalent magnitude scale (Me) (calculated from seismic intensity data) and a maximum perceived intensity of X on the Mercalli intensity scale.
The area of greatest damage is between the towns of Isernia and Campobasso, while the area of intense damage extends over about two thousand square kilometers.
There are an estimated 5,573 deaths resulting from this earthquake and two of the aftershocks.
