UTC time | Doublet earthquake: |
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1989-10-29 19:09:15 | |
1989-10-29 19:21:54 | |
ISC event | |
391121 | |
391124 | |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | October 29, 1989 |
Local time | |
20:09:15 | |
20:21:54 | |
Magnitude | |
5.9 Mw | |
5.9 Mw | |
Depth | 10 km (6 mi) [1] |
Epicenter | 36°46′N 2°23′E / 36.77°N 2.39°E [1] |
Fault | Mt. Chenoua [2] |
Type | Reverse [3] |
Total damage | $5 million [3] |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) [4] |
Casualties | 22–35 dead
[3] 184–700 injured [3] 15,000 displaced [3] |
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.