Latest earthquakes near Bejaïa, Béjaïa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bejaïa, Béjaïa, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bejaïa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bejaïa (also known as بجاية), it will show up within minutes.
Bejaïa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bejaïa, Béjaïa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bejaïa roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bejaïa in 2020. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bejaïa 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 Bejaïa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bejaïa 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 | 132 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bejaïa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bejaïa 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 Bejaïa 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 Bejaïa 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 Bejaïa, Béjaïa 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 Bejaïa.
Nearest earthquakes from Bejaïa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bejaïa, Béjaïa. 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 Bejaïa.
When was the last earthquake in Bejaïa, Béjaïa?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bejaïa on the night of April 25, 2024 at 04:46 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 68km west-southwest of Bejaïa at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bejaïa, Béjaïa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bejaïa, Béjaïa?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bejaïa 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 Bejaïa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bejaïa, Béjaïa?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bejaïa. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
