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The recent seismicity of northern Algeria: the 2006–2020 catalogue

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An accurate and complete seismic catalogue is fundamental for studying the temporal, spatial, and size distribution of earthquakes. It also aids in the review of hazard assessment studies and geodynamic processes. In this paper, we present a new Algerian Seismic Catalogue for 2006–2020, compiling the more complete and accurate seismic events recorded in the referenced period. This catalogue is issued from data collection of the new Algerian Digital Seismic Network composed of 80 digital stations mainly distributed in northern Algeria and one at Tamanrasset in the south. The resulting catalogue contains 4858 events that were declustered from a total of 9000 recorded ones by removing foreshocks, aftershocks, and mine blasts. The parametric catalogue includes the following information for each earthquake: date, origin time, geographical coordinates (longitude and latitude), magnitudes (Md, Mb or Mw), focal depth, intensity (I0), and, for the strongest events, spectral source parameters and focal mechanisms. In contrast to previous catalogues, the current one is the most accurate of Algerian seismicity due to both digital data and modern locating methods. Indeed it is characterised by a remarkable improvement in the total number of events recorded with a completeness magnitude of Mc 2.5 and by the accuracy of earthquake parameters estimation. The seismicity distribution of the resulting catalogue reveals that two-thirds of the epicentres are clustered in the central and eastern Algeria. In comparison, the western region remains quieter with a few events recorded. The recent activity reported in the catalogue enables the delineation of previously poorly known seismogenic zones such as the Medea basin, the Babors region, the North Constantine–Mila basin, or N–S named “the 4°50 shear zone” of the Hoggar shield. For the first time, the catalogue documents an induced earthquake during the 2007 Mila seismic crisis. The recently collected seismic data allow us to distinguish the epicentral zones of several historical events from previous catalogues.

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We would like to thank the two editors, Mustapha Meghraoui and Said Maouche, the Editor-in-Chief Attila Çiner, and the anonymous reviewers for their valuable comments to improve the manuscript and to be a part of this special issue in memory of Assia Harbi. We also extend our thanks to the ADSN staff, engineers, and technicians who worked on the network's installation and maintenance.

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Yelles-Chaouche, A., Aidi, C., Beldjoudi, H. et al. The recent seismicity of northern Algeria: the 2006–2020 catalogue. Med. Geosc. Rev. 4, 407–426 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42990-022-00092-x

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