  Algiers Oran  | |
| UTC time | Doublet earthquake: |
|---|---|
| 1989-10-29 19:09:15 | |
| 1989-10-29 19:21:54 | |
| ISC event | |
| 391121 | |
| 391124 | |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 29, 1989 (1989-10-29) |
| 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 / 36.77; 2.39 [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.
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