2003 Boumerdès Earthquake
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| Tsunami | 3 m (10 ft) |
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| Areas affected | Algeria |
| Max. intensity | X (Extreme) |
| Peak acceleration | . 58g |
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| ID | 1276805 |
About 2003 Boumerdès Earthquake
The 2003 Boumerdès earthquake occurred on May 21 at 19:44:21 local time in northern Algeria. The shock had a moment magnitude of 6. 8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X. The epicentre of the earthquake was located near the town of Thénia in Boumerdès Province, approximately 60 km east of the capital Algiers.
