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The 1716 Algiers earthquake sequence began with an Mw 7.0 mainshock that caused severe damage and killed 20,000 in Algeria.
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1716 Algiers earthquake
Earthquake in Algeria
The 1716 Algiers earthquake was part of a seismic sequence which began in February and ended in May 1716. The largest and most destructive shock occurred on February 3 with an estimated moment magnitude of 7.0. The earthquakes with an epicenter thought to be in the Algiers…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
February 3
Day of the year
February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 331 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)