1804 Almería earthquake
Natural disaster affecting southern Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1804 Almería earthquake was a highly destructive seismic event in the Province of Almería, southern Spain. It occurred on 25 August at 8:25 pm local time. The mainshock had a maximum intensity assigned VIII–IX on the European macroseismic scale (EMS), and an estimated moment magnitude of 6.2–6.4 Mw . At least 400 people were reported killed.
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Local date | 25 August 1804 (1804-08-25) |
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Local time | 8:25 pm (CET) |
Magnitude | 6.2–6.4 Mw |
Epicenter | 36.9°N 2.4°W / 36.9; -2.4[1] |
Areas affected | Spain |
Max. intensity | EMS-98 IX (Destructive) |
Casualties | 400 dead |
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