Latest earthquakes near Biskra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Biskra, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Biskra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Biskra (also known as بسكرة), it will show up within minutes.
Biskra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Biskra 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 Biskra in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Biskra that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Biskra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Biskra 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 | 108 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Biskra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Biskra occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 235 kilometers (146 mi) north-northwest of Biskra, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Biskra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Jun 24, 1910 13:36, 213 kilometers (132 mi) north-northwest of Biskra. It is the strongest earthquake near Biskra 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 Biskra 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 Biskra.
Nearest earthquakes from Biskra
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Biskra. 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 Biskra.
When was the last earthquake in Biskra?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Biskra on the night of April 25, 2024 at 04:46 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 215km northwest of Biskra at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Biskra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Biskra?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Biskra on the afternoon of June 24, 1910 at 13:36 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 213km west-northwest of Biskra at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Biskra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Biskra?
In the past 10 years, 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Biskra. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
