The earthquake damaged many areas in the Algarve and an accompanying tsunami destroyed or damaged coastal fortresses, while coastal towns and villages were heavily damaged except Faro, which was protected by the sandy banks of Ria Formosa lagoon.
O terramoto destruiu muitas áreas no Algarve e o subsequente maremoto destruiu ou danificou as fortalezas costeiras e as vilas e aldeias costeiras foram muito afetadas, exceto Faro, que estava protegida pelos bancos de areia da zona lagunar da Ria Formosa.