1531 Lisbon earthquake
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The 1531 Lisbon earthquake occurred in the Kingdom of Portugal on the morning of 26 January 1531, between 4 and 5 o'clock.[2] The earthquake and subsequent tsunami resulted in approximately 30,000 deaths.[5][6] Despite its severity, the disaster was not widely documented until the rediscovery of contemporary records in the early 20th century.[2]
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Local date | 26 January 1531 (1531-01-26) |
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Local time | 04:00 to 05:00 |
Magnitude | 6.4–7.1 Mw (est.)[1][2] |
Epicenter | 39°N 8°W [3] |
Areas affected | Kingdom of Portugal |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) [4] |
Casualties | 30,000 deaths |
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