- Type:
- Earthquake
- Date:
- October 31, 1542 CE
- Location:
- Uruguay
- Deaths:
- 14
Other earthquake records of 1542 CE
- Turkey, Istanbul (Constantinople) · 4,500 deaths
- Italy, Scarperia · 113 deaths
- Italy, Siracusa, Militello, Catania, Nocosia · Mw 6.6
- Switzerland · Mw 3.9
- Italy · Mw 6.02
- Mexico, Mexico City
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗
Frequently asked questions
- When did 1542 CE Earthquake — Uruguay happen?
- October 31, 1542 CE.
- Where does this information come from?
- This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
- How many people died?
- Recorded estimate: 14. Historical death tolls vary by source.