Latest earthquakes near Béjaïa, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Béjaïa, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Béjaïa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Béjaïa (also known as بجاية), it will show up within minutes.
Béjaïa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 138 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Béjaïa, Algeria 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 Béjaïa roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Béjaïa in 2020. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Béjaïa that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Béjaïa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Béjaïa 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 | 129 | 93.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Béjaïa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Béjaïa occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 21 kilometers (13 mi) north-northeast of Bejaïa, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Béjaïa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on May 21, 2003 19:44, 131 kilometers (81 mi) north-northeast of Bejaïa. It is the strongest earthquake near Béjaïa 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 Béjaïa, Algeria 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 Béjaïa.
Earthquakes by city in Béjaïa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Béjaïa, Algeria.
Use this regional Béjaïa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Akbou, Barbacha, el hed, El Kseur, Amizour, Feraoun, Chemini, Seddouk and Ighram.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Béjaïa.
When was the last earthquake in Béjaïa, Algeria?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Béjaïa on the evening of November 18, 2024 at 22:56 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 36km east-southeast of Bejaïa at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Béjaïa, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Béjaïa, Algeria?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Béjaïa on the evening of May 21, 2003 at 19:44 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 131km west of Bejaïa at a depth of 12km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Béjaïa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Béjaïa, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 138 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Béjaïa. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
