464 BC Sparta earthquake
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"Sparta earthquake" redirects here. For the 2020 event, see 2020 Sparta earthquake.
The 464 BC Spartan earthquake occurred along the Sparta fault in the year 464 BC destroying much of what was Sparta and many other city-states in ancient Greece. Historical sources suggest that the death toll may have been as high as 20,000, although modern scholars suggest that this figure is likely an exaggeration. The earthquake gave Spartan helots an opportunity to revolt against their aristocratic rulers, and the Athenians were called to their aid. Their immediate dismissal upon arrival is said to have been a key event that lead up to the First Peloponnesian War.[2][3]
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Local date | 464 BC |
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Magnitude | 7.2 Ms |
Epicenter | 37.08°N 22.43°E / 37.08; 22.43[1] |
Areas affected | Sparta, Greece |
Casualties | up to 20,000 |
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