1570 Concepción earthquake

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1570 Concepción earthquake
Date 8. February 1570
Magnitude 8,3 Ms, XI MMI
Epicenter location 36°45′S 73°00′W / 36.75°S 73.00°W / -36.75; -73.00Coordinates: 36°45′S 73°00′W / 36.75°S 73.00°W / -36.75; -73.00
Countries or regions affected  Chile
Concepción
Tsunami Yes
Casualties Unknown, est. over 2000[1]

The 1570 Concepción earthquake occurred at 9:00 (13:00 UTC), on February 8, 1570. The earthquake destroyed the town of Concepción. A tsunami was caused and aftershocks were reported for months after the earthquake.

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