🚨 BREAKING: 4.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HITS LISBON – FEBRUARY 17, 2025 🚨 A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck 16 km south-southwest of Lisbon, near Seixal, at 1:24 PM local time. The 10 km deep tremor shook buildings and sent residents rushing outside in alarm. ⚠️ No major damage or injuries have been reported so far, but this serves as a chilling reminder of Lisbon’s seismic history. The city was devastated in 1755 by a massive earthquake and tsunami that left widespread destruction. 🌍 This quake

270 Years Ago Today: The Great Lisbon Earthquake On November 1, 1755, at 9:40 AM, one of the most devastating earthquakes in European history struck Lisbon. The magnitude 8.5-9.0 earthquake, followed by massive tsunamis and fires, destroyed much of the city and claimed tens of thousands of lives. This All Saints' Day tragedy reshaped not just Lisbon, but European philosophy, science, and urban planning. The Marquês de Pombal led the city's reconstruction, creating the organized Pombaline Downtow