A guide to how they're measured Earthquake felt in Lisbon, throughout Portugal's coast No injuries were reported, but light to moderate shaking was felt up and down Portugal’s coast, including ...

Thousands of earthquakes have rattled the Greek island of Santorini since January and have also affected Croatia and Naples in recent days. Here, environmental scientist Deborah R. Coen warns that mor ...

In 1755, a massive earthquake followed by a tsunami razed much of Lisbon. The devastation was particularly pronounced in Baixa. However, under the visionary leadership of Marquis de Pombal, the area ...

The 1755 earthquake of Lisbon had such a profound effect on the world that we are still feeling its impact today. As well as devastating one of the most important cities of the 18th century ...

Carmo Convento is actually a ruin of a 14th-century convent that was destroyed by an infamous earthquake and fire. On Nov. 1, 1755, one of the deadliest earthquakes of all time shook Lisbon.