Latest earthquakes near Annaba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Annaba, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Annaba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Annaba (also known as عنابة), it will show up within minutes.
Annaba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Annaba 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 Annaba in 2021. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Annaba that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Annaba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Annaba 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 | 77 | 90.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Annaba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Annaba occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) west of Annaba, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Annaba in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Annaba 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 Annaba.
Nearest earthquakes from Annaba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Annaba. 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 Annaba.
When was the last earthquake in Annaba?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Annaba on the evening of March 7, 2024 at 18:53 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 208km west-southwest of Annaba at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Annaba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Annaba?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Annaba on the night of March 18, 2021 at 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west of Annaba at a depth of 8km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Annaba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Annaba?
In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Annaba. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
