Origin time 20:09:15 UTC Depth 10 km (6 mi) Total damage $5 million | Magnitude 5.9 Mw Type Reverse | |
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Date October 29, 1989 (1989-10-29) |
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.
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