Disasters with highest death tolls - 1797 Riobamba Earthquake

Time: Saturday Feb 4, 1797 at 12:30:00 PM

Place: Riobamba, Spanish Empire (now Ecuador)

Details: The 1797 Riobamba earthquake occurred at 12:30 UTC on 4 February. It devastated the city of Riobamba and many other cities in the Interandean valley, causing between 6,000–40,000 casualties.

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