1570 Concepción earthquake
The 1570 Concepción earthquake occurred at 9:00, on February 8, 1570. The strong earthquake destroyed Concepción, Chile. It was accompanied by a tsunami, and aftershocks were felt for months. According to NOAA at least 2000 lives were lost and every house was destroyed. Because of a delay between the earthquake and the tsunami, much of the population was able to escape to higher ground.
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| UTC time | 1570-02-08 13:00 |
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| Local date | February 8, 1570 |
| Local time | 9:00 am |
| Magnitude | 8.3 Ms |
| Epicenter | 36°45′S 73°00′W |
| Max. intensity | XI MMI |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Aftershocks | Yes, for about 5 months |
| Casualties | Est. over 2000 [1] |
The earthquake's magnitude was 8.3 Ms, located at 36°48′S 73°00′W.
See also
References
- "Significant Earthquakes Database". ngdc.noaa.gov.
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