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Tsunami and Damage

When
July 8, 1730
Where
Chilean coastline
Part of
Valparaiso Earthquake

The earthquake caused severe damage from La Serena to Chillán and generated a tsunami affecting over 1,000 km of coastline.

Severe damage was reported in areas ranging from La Serena to Chillán. The event also produced a tsunami that impacted more than 1,000 kilometers of Chile's coastline, demonstrating the extensive physical reach of the disaster.

Sources

  1. 1730 Valparaíso earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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