Latest earthquakes near Algeria today

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List of latest earthquakes near Algeria.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 17, 2025 04:50AM
(Algiers)
M 2.3 287 km NW
from Aïn Temouchent
Apr 15, 2025 07:21PM
(Algiers)
M 2.3 297 km NW
from Aïn Temouchent
Apr 15, 2025 05:03AM
(Algiers)
M 2.4 271 km W
from Oran
Apr 14, 2025 11:23PM
(Algiers)
M 2.8 252 km N
from Oran
Apr 14, 2025 06:35PM
(Algiers)
M 2.4 240 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 14, 2025 04:40PM
(Algiers)
M 3.0 234 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 14, 2025 04:28PM
(Algiers)
M 2.2 298 km NNW
from Mostaganem
Apr 14, 2025 09:05AM
(Algiers)
M 2.0 297 km NNW
from Mostaganem
Apr 14, 2025 01:27AM
(Algiers)
M 2.0 273 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 13, 2025 11:30PM
(Algiers)
M 2.3 277 km W
from Oran
Apr 13, 2025 09:50PM
(Algiers)
M 2.0 277 km W
from Oran
Apr 13, 2025 07:58PM
(Algiers)
M 2.8 279 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 12, 2025 07:28PM
(Algiers)
M 2.0 294 km NNW
from Chlef
Apr 12, 2025 06:29AM
(Algiers)
M 2.7 270 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 11, 2025 09:09PM
(Algiers)
M 2.2 269 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 11, 2025 08:55PM
(Algiers)
M 2.2 276 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 11, 2025 08:34PM
(Algiers)
M 2.3 263 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 11, 2025 07:43PM
(Algiers)
M 2.8 266 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 11, 2025 05:21PM
(Algiers)
M 2.9 39 km WSW
from Oran
Apr 11, 2025 04:46AM
(Algiers)
M 2.7 269 km W
from Tlemcen
Apr 10, 2025 12:34AM
(Algiers)
M 3.3 37 km SE
from Algiers
Apr 9, 2025 08:56PM
(Algiers)
M 4.4 164 km SE
from Tébessa
Apr 8, 2025 01:58PM
(Algiers)
M 2.4 263 km W
from Oran
Apr 6, 2025 04:22PM
(Algiers)
M 2.3 276 km W
from Oran
Apr 5, 2025 04:05PM
(Algiers)
M 3.1 170 km ESE
from Tébessa

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Algeria

Recent Algeria Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Algeria. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Algeria and elsewhere.

Algeria Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
28 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.3
Apr 17, 2025 04:50

Average

A total of 286 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Algeria roughly every 12 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Algeria in 2016. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Algeria that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Algeria with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Algeria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Algeria during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Algeria (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 262 91.61%
Mag. 5 22 7.69%
Mag. 6 2 0.7%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Algeria

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Jan 25, 2016 05:22.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Mar 29, 1954 06:17.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Algeria occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) west of Oran, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Algeria in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 291 kilometers (181 mi) west of Aïn Temouchent. It is the strongest earthquake near Algeria in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Algeria in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Algeria.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Algeria.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 25, 2016 05:22AM
(Algiers)
M 6.3 275 km W
from Oran
Mar 18, 2021 01:04AM
(Algiers)
M 6.0 21 km NNE
from Bejaïa
May 20, 2022 01:35PM
(Algiers)
M 5.5 258 km W
from Oran
May 29, 2016 12:54AM
(Algiers)
M 5.4 37 km S
from Boumerdas
Aug 28, 2021 12:20PM
(Algiers)
M 5.3 264 km W
from Oran
Jan 25, 2016 05:34AM
(Algiers)
M 5.3 279 km W
from Oran
Jan 25, 2016 07:10AM
(Algiers)
M 5.2 294 km W
from Oran
Mar 19, 2022 10:59AM
(Algiers)
M 5.2 14 km NE
from Bejaïa
Mar 15, 2016 05:40AM
(Algiers)
M 5.2 271 km W
from Oran
Nov 18, 2016 08:42AM
(Algiers)
M 5.2 48 km ESE
from Biskra

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Earthquakes by region of Algeria

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Algeria.

When was the last earthquake in Algeria?

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Algeria on the night of April 17, 2025 at 04:50 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 287km northwest of Aïn Temouchent at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Algeria in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Algeria?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Algeria on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 291km northwest of Aïn Temouchent at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Algeria since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Algeria?

In the past 10 years, 286 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Algeria. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.