Table 2 Seismic occurrences, location, year, magnitude and intensity in North Africa
From: Critical evaluation of seismic activities in Africa and curtailment policies – a review
S/N | Year | Country | Town/Area Felt | Seismic activity | Intensity | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1970 | Algeria | El-Ansam | Earthquake | – | 7.3 |
2. | 1992 | Egypt | Dahsour,Cairo | Earthquake | – | 5.3 (ML), 5.9 (mb), 5.2 (MS) |
3. | 2003 | Algeria | Bourmedes | Earthquake | – | 6.8 |
4. | 2006 | Egypt | Beni-Suef | Earthquake | – | 4.1 |
5. | 2012 | Egypt | The Gulf of Suez | Earthquake | – | 4.6 |
6. | 2013 | Egypt | The Gulf of Suez | Earthquake | – | 4.1 |
7. | 2013 | Egypt | The Gulf of Suez | Earthquake | – | 5.1 |