1481 Rhodes earthquake
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The 1481 Rhodes earthquake occurred at 3:00 in the morning on 3 May. It triggered a small tsunami, which caused local flooding. There were an estimated 30,000 fatalities. It was the largest of a series of earthquakes that affected Rhodes, starting on 15 March 1481, continuing until January 1482.
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Local date | 3 May 1481 (1481-05-03) |
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Local time | 03:00 |
Magnitude | Ms 7.1 |
Epicenter | 36.0°N 28.0°E / 36.0; 28.0 |
Areas affected | Greece, Rhodes |
Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
Tsunami | Yes |
Casualties | 30,000 fatalities |
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