Latest earthquakes near Aïn Defla, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aïn Defla, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aïn Defla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aïn Defla (also known as ولاية عين الدفلى), it will show up within minutes.
Aïn Defla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aïn Defla, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aïn Defla in 2016. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aïn Defla that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aïn Defla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Aïn Defla 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 91 | 94.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aïn Defla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aïn Defla occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) east-northeast of Khemis Miliana, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aïn Defla in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 78 kilometers (48 mi) east-northeast of Khemis Miliana. It is the strongest earthquake near Aïn Defla 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 Aïn Defla, 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 Aïn Defla.
Earthquakes by city in Aïn Defla
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Aïn Defla, Algeria.
Use this regional Aïn Defla earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Aïn Defla, El Attaf and El Abadia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aïn Defla.
When was the last earthquake in Aïn Defla, Algeria?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aïn Defla on the afternoon of March 2, 2025 at 13:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 65km north-northwest of Khemis Miliana at a depth of 42km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aïn Defla, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aïn Defla, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aïn Defla on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 78km west of Khemis Miliana at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aïn Defla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aïn Defla, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aïn Defla. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
