Latest earthquakes near Blida today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Blida, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Blida? If an earthquake is happening right now near Blida (also known as البليدة), it will show up within minutes.
Blida Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Blida 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 Blida roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Blida in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Blida that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Blida in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Blida 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 | 125 | 94.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Blida
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Blida occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) east-northeast of Blida, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Blida in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 136 kilometers (85 mi) east-northeast of Blida. It is the strongest earthquake near Blida 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 Blida 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 Blida.
Nearest earthquakes from Blida
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Blida. 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 Blida.
When was the last earthquake in Blida?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Blida on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 64km east of Blida at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Blida in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Blida?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Blida on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 136km west-southwest of Blida at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Blida since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Blida?
In the past 10 years, 132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Blida. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
