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Recent Aïn Témouchent Earthquake News
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Aug 15, 2026 12:04AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Granada in Spain.
Aïn Témouchent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aïn Témouchent, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aïn Témouchent in 2016. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aïn Témouchent that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aïn Témouchent in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Aïn Témouchent 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 | 82 | 94.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aïn Témouchent
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aïn Témouchent occurred on May 20, 2022 13:35 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) west of Aïn Temouchent, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aïn Témouchent 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 Aïn Témouchent in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aïn Témouchent, 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 Témouchent.
Earthquakes by city in Aïn Témouchent
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Aïn Témouchent, Algeria.
Use this regional Aïn Témouchent earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Beni Saf, Hammam Bou Hadjar, El Amria and El Malah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aïn Témouchent.
When was the last earthquake in Aïn Témouchent, Algeria?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Aïn Témouchent on the morning of August 18, 2026 at 09:57 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 299km northwest of Aïn Temouchent at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aïn Témouchent, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aïn Témouchent, Algeria?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aïn Témouchent 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 Aïn Témouchent since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aïn Témouchent, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aïn Témouchent. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
