1716 Algiers earthquake
| Local date | 3 February–May 1716 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | Mw 7.0 |
| Epicenter | 36°42′N 3°06′E / 36.7°N 3.1°E |
| Areas affected | Algeria |
| Max. intensity | EMS-98 IX (Destructive) – EMS-98 X (Very destructive) |
| Casualties | 20,000 dead |
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 region had a maximum European macroseismic scale (EMS-98) intensity of IX (Destructive), killing approximately 20,000 people. The earthquake was felt in Catania and Syracuse on the Italian island Sicily.