Latest earthquakes near Bab Ezzouar, Algiers today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bab Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bab Ezzouar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bab Ezzouar (also known as باب الزوار), it will show up within minutes.
Bab Ezzouar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 134 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bab Ezzouar, Algiers 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 Bab Ezzouar roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bab Ezzouar in 2015. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bab Ezzouar 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 Bab Ezzouar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bab Ezzouar 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 | 126 | 94.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bab Ezzouar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bab Ezzouar occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) east of Bab Ezzouar, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bab Ezzouar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 174 kilometers (108 mi) east of Bab Ezzouar. It is the strongest earthquake near Bab Ezzouar 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 Bab Ezzouar, Algiers 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 Bab Ezzouar.
Nearest earthquakes from Bab Ezzouar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bab Ezzouar, Algiers. 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 Bab Ezzouar.
When was the last earthquake in Bab Ezzouar, Algiers?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bab Ezzouar on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 49km south-east of Bab Ezzouar at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bab Ezzouar, Algiers in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bab Ezzouar, Algiers?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bab Ezzouar on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west-southwest of Bab Ezzouar at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bab Ezzouar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bab Ezzouar, Algiers?
In the past 10 years, 134 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bab Ezzouar. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
