1969 Portugal earthquake

Name: 1969 Portugal earthquake
Start: 1969

1969 CE.

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The 1969 Portugal earthquake struck western Portugal and Morocco on 28 February at 02:40 UTC. Originating west of the Strait of Gibraltar, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.8 and the maximum felt intensity was VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale. In total, 13 people died and 80 sustained minor injuries. It was the largest earthquake to hit Portugal since the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

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