M 6.7 - 29 km NE of Ribeira Seca, Portugal

  • 1980-01-01 16:42:40 (UTC)
  • 38.815°N 27.780°W
  • 10.0 km depth

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At least 56 people killed, 400 or more injured and extensive damage (VIII) on Terceira. At least 4 people killed, some injured and extensive damage on São Jorge. Damage also reported on Graciosa.

The USGS has designated this as an event for “This Date in Earthquake History” for Jan 01.

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