Latest earthquakes near Aïn Temouchent, Aïn Témouchent today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aïn Temouchent, Aïn Témouchent, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aïn Temouchent? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aïn Temouchent (also known as عين تموشنت), it will show up within minutes.
Aïn Temouchent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 136 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aïn Temouchent, Aïn Témouchent in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aïn Temouchent roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aïn Temouchent in 2016. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aïn Temouchent 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 Temouchent in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Aïn Temouchent 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 | 122 | 89.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 9.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aïn Temouchent
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aïn Temouchent occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) west of Aïn Temouchent, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aïn Temouchent 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 Temouchent 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 Temouchent, Aïn Témouchent 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 Temouchent.
Nearest earthquakes from Aïn Temouchent
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aïn Temouchent, Aïn Témouchent. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aïn Temouchent.
When was the last earthquake in Aïn Temouchent, Aïn Témouchent?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Aïn Temouchent on the afternoon of November 17, 2025 at 13:44 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 202km northwest of Aïn Temouchent at a depth of 0km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aïn Temouchent, Aïn Témouchent in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aïn Temouchent, Aïn Témouchent?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aïn Temouchent 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 Temouchent since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aïn Temouchent, Aïn Témouchent?
In the past 10 years, 136 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aïn Temouchent. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
