Natural disaster

Lisbon earthquake

1 November 1755 · Lisbon

Background

A powerful earthquake, tsunami and fires destroy large parts of Lisbon. The disaster influences European debates about religion and philosophy and encourages systematic research into earthquakes.

Estimates & margins

Deaths10,000 – 100,000(most cited: 60,000)
The toll is uncertain because records were incomplete and the earthquake, fires and tsunami caused deaths together.
Lisbon earthquake of 1755 · 1755 Lisbon earthquake

Historians disagree on exact figures; the range shown reflects the scholarly literature.

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