1816 North Atlantic earthquake
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.
| 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 |
| Type | Unknown |
| Areas affected | Atlantic Ocean |
| Casualties | 13+ dead |
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