The estimated magnitude 8.0 earthquake caused the island of Crete to rise 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
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Chillán earthquake killed approximately 28,000 people.
Martinique earthquake shook the majority of the Eastern Caribbean.
A devastating tsunami and earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean.
185 people are killed during an earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Vrancea earthquake claims over 1500 lives.
