1856 Djijelli earthquakes

1856 Djijelli earthquakes
Genoa
Algiers
Date August 1856
Origin time 12:29 UTC
Epicenter 37°06′N 5°42′E / 37.1°N 5.7°E / 37.1; 5.7Coordinates: 37°06′N 5°42′E / 37.1°N 5.7°E / 37.1; 5.7 [1]
Areas affected Algeria
Max. intensity IX (Violent) [1]
Tsunami Yes
Casualties 3 dead [1]

The 1856 Djijelli earthquakes occurred on August 21 and 22 near the coastal area of northern Algeria. The magnitude of the two shocks are unknown, but each had a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent) and each was followed by a tsunami that affected the Mediterranean Sea. These high intensity shocks were felt as far as Genoa in northern Italy. Three people were killed as a result of the second event.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS), Significant Earthquake Database, National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K

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