1960 Agadir earthquake
1960 Agadir earthquake is located in Morocco
Agadir
Agadir
Casablanca
Casablanca
1960 Agadir earthquake
UTC time1960-02-29 23:40:18
ISC event878424
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date29 February 1960 (1960-02-29)
Local time23:40:18 WET (UTC±00:00)
Duration< 15 seconds
Magnitude5.8Mw
Depth15 km
Epicenter30°21′N9°41′W / 30.35°N 9.69°W /30.35; -9.69Coordinates:30°21′N9°41′W / 30.35°N 9.69°W /30.35; -9.69
Areas affectedMorocco
Max.intensityX (Extreme)
Foreshocks23 FebruaryIII (Weak)
29 FebruaryVI (Strong)
Aftershocks22 MarchVI (Strong)
17 AprilVI (Strong)
Casualties~ 12,000–15,000 dead
~ 12,000 injured