Episode 1 of 2
Earthquake Occurrence
- When
- 8 February 1843
- Where
- Guadeloupe
The earthquake struck Guadeloupe on 8 February 1843 at 10:37 local time, with an estimated magnitude of 8.5.
The event occurred in the island of Guadeloupe, part of the Lesser Antilles. It was the strongest recorded earthquake in the Caribbean, with a maximum perceived intensity of IX on the Mercalli scale. The shaking was felt widely throughout the Caribbean region.
Sources
- 1843 Guadeloupe earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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