Latest earthquakes near Béchar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Béchar, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Béchar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Béchar (also known as بشار), it will show up within minutes.
Béchar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Béchar in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Béchar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Béchar 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 | 5 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Béchar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Béchar occurred on Nov 17, 2019 09:39 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) west-northwest of Béchar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Béchar in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Béchar 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 Béchar.
Nearest earthquakes from Béchar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Béchar. 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 Béchar.
When was the last earthquake in Béchar?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Béchar on the evening of September 19, 2023 at 22:01 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 179km east-northeast of Béchar at a depth of 32km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Béchar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Béchar?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Béchar on the morning of November 17, 2019 at 09:39 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 224km west-northwest of Béchar at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Béchar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Béchar?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Béchar. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
