Historical Events tagged with "rio de la plata"

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Natural Disasters

Devastating Earthquake Rocks Rio de la Plata

June 5th, 1888 136 years ago

A significant earthquake jolted the Rio de la Plata region in South America, causing widespread shock among inhabitants. With a magnitude estimated between 5.0 and 6.0, the tremor was felt across a vast area, including parts of Argentina and Uruguay. Buildings shook, and many residents were alarmed but there were no widespread damages reported. The tremor served as a reminder of the seismic activity in this region and prompted discussions about preparedness for such natural events.

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