1994 Mascara earthquake
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The 1994 Mascara earthquake occurred on August 18 at 02:13 local time with an epicenter in a rural part of Algeria. The earthquake measured 5.8 on the moment magnitude scale (Mw ) and had a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi).[1] It caused the deaths of 171 people, left up to 12,500 homeless, and destroyed thousands of homes in Mascara Province.[2] Many homes were damaged or destroyed due to poor building quality which collapsed on the inhabitants and resulted in a majority of the casualties. The national government launched a rapid response effort in its aftermath.
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UTC time | 1994-08-18 01:13:05 |
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ISC event | 160696 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | August 18, 1994 (1994-08-18) |
Local time | 02:13 WAT |
Magnitude | 5.8 Mw |
Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
Epicenter | 35.520°N 0.106°W / 35.520; -0.106 |
Areas affected | Algeria |
Max. intensity | MSK-64 VIII (Damaging) |
Casualties | 171 dead, 654 injured |
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