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