Seismicity of Algeria from 1365 to 2013: Maximum Observed Intensity Map (MOI2014)

Algeria experiences significant seismic activity due to the collision between the African and Eurasian plates, with destructive earthquakes recorded since 1365. The study 'Seismicity of Algeria from 1365 to 2013: Maximum Observed Intensity Map (MOI2014)' identifies two distinct periods in Algeria's seismic catalog: pre-1910 and post-1910, marked by the establishment of the Algerian seismic network. Notable earthquakes with maximum observed intensities (Io) of X or higher have struck regions like Algiers (1365, 1716), Oran (1790), Djidjelli (1856), and Tipasa-Chenoua (1989). The research leverages historical seismic data to map maximum observed intensity, providing insights into the region's seismic hazard. This mapping is crucial for understanding the distribution and impact of earthquakes along the Tell Atlas, a key zone within Algeria's plate boundary.

Ayadi, A., & Bezzeghoud, M. (2014). Seismicity of Algeria from 1365 to 2013: Maximum Observed Intensity Map (MOI2014). Seismological Research Letters, 86(1), 236–244. https://doi.org/10.1785/0220140075