Latest earthquakes near Algiers, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Algiers, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Algiers? If an earthquake is happening right now near Algiers (also known as الجزائر), it will show up within minutes.
Algiers Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Algiers, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Algiers roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Algiers in 2015. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Algiers that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Algiers in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Algiers 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 | 121 | 94.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Algiers
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Algiers occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) east of Algiers, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Algiers in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 166 kilometers (103 mi) east of Algiers. It is the strongest earthquake near Algiers in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Algiers, 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 Algiers.
Earthquakes by city in Algiers
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Algiers, Algeria.
Use this regional Algiers earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Birkhadem, Sidi Moussa, Reghaïa, Dar el Beïda, ’Aïn Benian, Cheraga, Douera, Aïn Taya, Rouiba, Zeralda and Saoula.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Algiers.
When was the last earthquake in Algiers, Algeria?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Algiers on the evening of November 18, 2024 at 22:56 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 211km east of Algiers at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Algiers, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Algiers, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Algiers on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west-southwest of Algiers at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Algiers since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Algiers, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Algiers. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
