Earthquake — Chile: Concepcion, Chillan

Wann

15. März 1657

Art

Erdbeben

Magnitude

8.0

Position

Chile

Koordinaten

36.83° S, 73.03° W

Deaths

40

Intensity mmi

11

Im Gebiet platziert, nicht an einem genauen Ort.

1657 earthquake in Chile

The 1657 Concepción earthquake occurred on March 15 at 20:00 local time off the coast of Concepción, Biobío Region in the Spanish Empire. The earthquake caused severe damage along the coast, and generated a large tsunami in the Bay of Concepción. At least 40 people were killed, the majority due to drowning from the tsunami.

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