Earthquake — Chile: Concepcion, Chillan

When

15 Mar 1657

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

8.0

Where

Chile

Coordinates

36.83° S, 73.03° W

Deaths

40

Intensity mmi

11

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

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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