Latest earthquakes near Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bordj el Kiffan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bordj el Kiffan (also known as برج الكيفان), it will show up within minutes.
Bordj el Kiffan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bordj el Kiffan in 2015. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bordj el Kiffan 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 Bordj el Kiffan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bordj el Kiffan 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 | 101 | 93.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bordj el Kiffan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bordj el Kiffan occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) east of Bordj el Kiffan, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bordj el Kiffan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 176 kilometers (109 mi) east of Bordj el Kiffan. It is the strongest earthquake near Bordj el Kiffan 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 Bordj el Kiffan, 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 Bordj el Kiffan.
Nearest earthquakes from Bordj el Kiffan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bordj el Kiffan, 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 Bordj el Kiffan.
When was the last earthquake in Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bordj el Kiffan on the afternoon of June 19, 2025 at 17:58 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 128km west of Bordj el Kiffan at a depth of 9km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bordj el Kiffan on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 176km west-southwest of Bordj el Kiffan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bordj el Kiffan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers?
In the past 10 years, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bordj el Kiffan. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
