Latest earthquakes near Batna today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Batna, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Batna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Batna (also known as باتنة), it will show up within minutes.
Batna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Batna in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Batna in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Batna that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Batna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Batna 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 | 107 | 92.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Batna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Batna occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) north-northwest of Batna, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Batna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on May 21, 2003 19:44, 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-northwest of Batna. It is the strongest earthquake near Batna in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Batna 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 Batna.
Nearest earthquakes from Batna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Batna. 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 Batna.
When was the last earthquake in Batna?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Batna on the night of June 6, 2026 at 02:48 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 266km northwest of Batna at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Batna in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Batna?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Batna on the evening of May 21, 2003 at 19:44 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 276km northwest of Batna at a depth of 12km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Batna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Batna?
In the past 10 years, 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Batna. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
