1755 Lisbon Earthquake
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| Magnitude | 8. 5–9. 0 Mw (est. ) |
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| Casualties | 10,000–100,000 deaths |
| Local date | 1 November 1755 |
| Max. intensity | XI (Extreme) |
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| ID | 1398390 |
About 1755 Lisbon Earthquake
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake, also known as the Great Lisbon earthquake, occurred in the Kingdom of Portugal on the morning of Saturday, 1 November, Feast of All Saints, at around 09:40 local time. In combination with subsequent fires and a tsunami, the earthquake almost totally destroyed Lisbon and adjoining areas.
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