1969 Portugal earthquake
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The 1969 Portugal earthquake struck western Portugal and Morocco on 28 February at 02:40 UTC. Originating west of the Strait of Gibraltar, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.8 and the maximum felt intensity was VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale. In total, 13 people died and 80 sustained minor injuries. It is the largest earthquake to hit Portugal since the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.[4]
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UTC time | 1969-02-28 02:40:32 |
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ISC event | 812637 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 28 February 1969 (1969-02-28) |
Local time | 02:40:32 |
Magnitude | 7.8 Mw[1] |
Depth | 22.0 km (13.7 mi) |
Epicenter | 36.017°N 10.950°W / 36.017; -10.950 |
Areas affected | Portugal, Morocco |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Tsunami | 1.14 m (3 ft 9 in)[2] 3 runups[2] |
Aftershocks | 6.3 Mw Feb 28 at 04:25:35 UTC[3] |
Casualties | 13 killed[2] 80 injured[2] |
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