1989 Chenoua earthquake
  Algiers Oran  | |
| Date | October 29, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Origin time | 20:09:15 UTC [1] |
| Magnitude | 5.9 Mw [1] |
| Depth | 10 km (6 mi) [1] |
| Epicenter | 36°46′N 2°23′E / 36.77°N 2.39°ECoordinates: 36°46′N 2°23′E / 36.77°N 2.39°E [1] |
| Type | Reverse [2] |
| Total damage | $5 million [2] |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) [3] |
| Casualties |
22–35 dead [2] 184–700 injured [2] 15,000 displaced [2] |
The 1989 Chenoua earthquake occurred on October 29 at 19:09:15 local time in northern Algeria. The dip-slip event had a moment magnitude of 5.9 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). At least 22 were killed and many were injured with total losses of $5 million.
References
- 1 2 3 4 ISC (2016), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2009), Version 3.0, International Seismological Centre
- 1 2 3 4 5 USGS (September 4, 2009), PAGER-CAT Earthquake Catalog, Version 2008_06.1, United States Geological Survey
- ↑ National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS), Significant Earthquake Database, National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
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