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| Local date | 3 May 1481 |
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| Local time | 03:00 |
| Magnitude | Ms 7.1 |
| Epicenter | 36°00′N 28°00′E / 36.0°N 28.0°E |
| Areas affected | Greece, Rhodes |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
| Casualties | 30,000 fatalities |
The 1481 Rhodes earthquake occurred at 3:00 in the morning on 3 May. It triggered a small tsunami, which caused local flooding. There were an estimated 30,000 fatalities. It was the largest of a series of earthquakes that affected Rhodes, starting on 15 March 1481, continuing until January 1482.