1570 Concepción earthquake
- When
- 1570
- Where
- Concepción, Chile
- Episodes
- 1
On February 8, 1570, a strong earthquake struck Concepción, Chile, at 9:00. The event destroyed the city and was accompanied by a tsunami and months of aftershocks.
Episodes
Background and detail
Event Overview. The 1570 Concepción earthquake occurred on February 8, 1570, at 9:00. It is described as a strong earthquake that destroyed Concepción, Chile. The event was accompanied by a tsunami, and aftershocks were felt for months.
Impact and Casualties. According to NOAA, at least 2,000 people died and every house was destroyed. A delay between the earthquake and the tsunami allowed much of the population to escape to higher ground.
Sources
- 1570 Concepción earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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