- Type:
- Earthquake
- Date:
- July 8, 1730 CE
- Location:
- Chile, Valparaiso
- Magnitude:
- 9.1 Mw
- Deaths:
- 5
- Intensity (MMI):
- 11
Other earthquake records of 1730 CE
- China, Beijing · Ms 6.5 · 658 deaths
- Italy, Norcia · 200 deaths
- Japan, Kashima · Ms 7.6
- Azores, Luz
- Italy, Massa, Carrara
- Philippines, Tayabas, Laguna
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 1730 CE Earthquake — Chile, Valparaiso happen?
- July 8, 1730 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: 5. Historical death tolls vary by source.