Tsunami — Tavira, Algarve

When

27 Dec 1722

Kind

Tsunami

Coordinates

37.20° N, 7.60° W

Houses destroyed

27

Runups

0

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Major Portuguese earthquake and tsunami

The 1722 Algarve earthquake occurred on 27 December 1722. It was felt throughout the Portuguese region of Algarve and destroyed a large area in southern Portugal generating a local tsunami that flooded the shallow areas of Tavira. It is unclear whether its source was located onshore or offshore and therefore, what was the tectonic source responsible for the event.

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