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1570 Concepción Earthquake
- When
- February 8, 1570
- Where
- Concepción, Chile
- Part of
- 1570 Concepción earthquake
A strong earthquake struck Concepción on February 8, 1570, at 9:00, destroying the city and triggering a tsunami.
The seismic event occurred at 9:00 on February 8, 1570. It destroyed Concepción, Chile, and was accompanied by a tsunami. Aftershocks were felt for months, and at least 2,000 people died.
Sources
- 1570 Concepción earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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