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1989 Chenoua earthquake

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Origin time
  
20:09:15 UTC

Depth
  
10 km (6 mi)

Total damage
  
$5 million

Magnitude
  
5.9 Mw

Type
  
Reverse

1989 Chenoua earthquake

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.

References

1989 Chenoua earthquake Wikipedia


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