03/31/1761 | 1761 Cabo San Vicente Earthquake
Description
Events in the same region
| Date | Title | Region | Preferred Magnitude | Quality* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1755 Nov 01st | 1755 Lisbon Earthquake | Iberia Margin | 8.7 | B |
| 1761 Mar 31st, 13:08 | 1761 Cabo San Vicente Earthquake | Iberia Margin | 7.5 | C |
References
- Galindo et al. (2021) -Galindo, I., Romero, C., Martín-González, E., Vegas, J., & Sánchez, N. (2021). A Review on Historical Tsunamis in the Canary Islands: Implications for Tsunami Risk Reduction. Geosciences, 11(5), 222. - Link
- Wronna et al. (2019) -Wronna, M., Baptista, M. A., & Miranda, J. M. (2019). Reanalysis of the 1761 transatlantic tsunami. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 19(2), 337-352. - Link
- GHEA (GHEC v1.0) -Albini P., Musson R.M.W., Rovida A., Locati M., Gomez Capera A.A., and Viganò D. (2014). The Global Earthquake History. Earthquake Spectra, May 2014, Vol.30, No.2, pp. 607-624. http://doi.org/10.1193/122013EQS297 - Link
Event Characteristics
| Preferred Magnitude | 7.50 (6.70-8.50) |
|---|---|
| Epicenter | 35.000°N, -12.000°E |
| Depth | unknown |
| Tsunami | yes |
| Paleo-Event | no |
| Quality of Evidence | C |
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Magnitude Range
| Year | Reference | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Galindo et al. (2021) | 8.5 |
| 2019 | Wronna et al. (2019) | 8.4 |
| 2014 | GHEA (GHEC v1.0) | 7.5 (6.7-8) |
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