1481 Rhodes earthquake

1481 Rhodes earthquake

Local date	3 May 1481 (1481-05-03)
Local time	03:00
Magnitude	Ms 7.1
Epicenter	36°00′N 28°00′E / 36.0°N 28.0°E / 36.0; 28.0
Areas affected	Greece, Rhodes
Max. intensity	MMI X (Extreme)
Tsunami	Yes
Casualties	30,000 fatalities

The 1481 Rhodes earthquake occurred at 3:00 in the morning on 3 May. It triggered a small tsunami, which caused local flooding. There were an estimated 30,000 fatalities. It was the largest of a series of earthquakes that affected Rhodes, starting on 15 March 1481, continuing until January 1482.