1303 Crete earthquake
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The 1303 Crete earthquake occurred at about dawn on 8 August. It had an estimated magnitude of about 8, a maximum intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, and triggered a major tsunami that caused severe damage and loss of life on Crete and at Alexandria. It badly damaged the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
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Local date | 8 August 1303 (1303-08-08) |
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Local time | At about dawn |
Magnitude | 8.0 (est.)[1] |
Epicenter | 35.0°N 27.0°E / 35.0; 27.0 |
Areas affected | Greece, Rhodes, Egypt |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) [2] |
Tsunami | Yes |
Casualties | many thousands,[3] including about 4,000 in Crete[2] |
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