1843 Guadeloupe earthquake
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
|---|---|
| Local date | 8 February 1843 |
| Local time | 10:37 AM |
| Magnitude | 8.5 Muk (est.) |
| Epicenter | 16°30′N 62°12′W / 16.5°N 62.2°W |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | 1.2 meters |
| Casualties | 1,500–5,000 |
The 1843 Guadeloupe earthquake occurred at 10:37 local time on 8 February in the island of Guadeloupe in the Lesser Antilles. 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. The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Caribbean and as far away as New York. Around 1,500 to 5,000 people were killed.