1843 Guadeloupe earthquake
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The 1843 Guadeloupe earthquake occurred at 10:37 local time on 8 February in the island of Guadeloupe in the Lesser Antilles.[3] It had an estimated magnitude (scale unspecified) of 8.5, making it the strongest recorded earthquake in the Caribbean and a maximum perceived intensity of shaking of IX on the Mercalli intensity scale.[1] The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Caribbean and as far away as New York.[3] Around 1,500 to 5,000 people were killed.[1][2]
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USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
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Local date | 8 February 1843 |
Local time | 10:37 AM |
Magnitude | 8.5 Muk (est.)[1] |
Epicenter | 16.5°N 62.2°W / 16.5; -62.2[2] |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Tsunami | 1.2 meters |
Casualties | 1,500–5,000 |
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