1994 Mascara earthquake
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). It caused the deaths of 171 people, left up to 12,500 homeless, and destroyed thousands of homes in Mascara Province. 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.
| UTC time | 1994-08-18 01:13:05 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 160696 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 18, 1994 |
| Local time | 02:13 WAT |
| Magnitude | 5.8 Mw |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 35.520°N 0.106°W |
| Areas affected | Algeria |
| Max. intensity | MSK-64 VIII (Damaging) |
| Casualties | 171 dead, 654 injured |
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