1816 North Atlantic earthquake
Earthquake near the Azores Islands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1816 North Atlantic earthquake occurred on 2 February somewhere between the Azores Islands and Lisbon, Portugal. The estimated moment magnitude 8.3–8.9 earthquake had an epicenter offshore in the Atlantic Ocean, and was felt in Lisbon at 00:40 local time. Little is known about the quake, but it is believed to be one of the largest to have struck the Atlantic.
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Local date | 2 February 1816 |
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Local time | 00:40 |
Magnitude | Mw 8.6 ± 0.3 (8.3–8.9) |
Epicenter | 37.8°N 19.8°W / 37.8; -19.8 |
Type | Unknown |
Areas affected | Atlantic Ocean |
Casualties | 13+ dead |
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