Episode 2 of 3
Magnitude and felt extent across western Europe
- When
- 31 March 1761
- Where
- Western Europe (felt extent)
- Part of
- Lisbon Earthquake of 1761
Estimated around 8.5 on the tsunami magnitude scale, the earthquake was the strongest in the region since 1755 and was felt across many parts of western Europe.
The earthquake was estimated to be around 8.5 on the tsunami magnitude scale. This made it the strongest earthquake in the region since 1755. Its shaking was felt across many parts of western Europe, demonstrating the wide reach of the offshore event.
Sources
- 1761 Lisbon earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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