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1856 Heraklion Earthquake
- When
- 1856-10-12
- Where
- Crete, Ottoman Empire
- Part of
- 1856 Heraklion earthquake
A catastrophic earthquake struck near Crete on October 12, 1856, destroying most homes in Heraklion and causing deaths across the Ottoman Empire.
The earthquake occurred at 02:45 am local time with an estimated magnitude of 7.7 to 8.3. It destroyed most of the over 3,600 homes in Heraklion. Damage and human losses were reported across the Ottoman Empire, including Turkey, Cyprus, and the Middle East. The shockwaves were felt from Sicily to North Africa.
Sources
- 1856 Heraklion earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- Heraklion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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