Latest earthquakes near Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bordj Bou Arréridj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bordj Bou Arréridj (also known as ولاية برج بوعريريج), it will show up within minutes.
Bordj Bou Arréridj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bordj Bou Arréridj, 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 Bordj Bou Arréridj roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bordj Bou Arréridj in 2021. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bordj Bou Arréridj that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bordj Bou Arréridj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bordj Bou Arréridj 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 | 126 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bordj Bou Arréridj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bordj Bou Arréridj occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 102 kilometers (63 mi) north-northeast of Bordj Bou Arréridj, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bordj Bou Arréridj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-northeast of El Achir. It is the strongest earthquake near Bordj Bou Arréridj in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bordj Bou Arréridj, 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 Bordj Bou Arréridj.
Earthquakes by city in Bordj Bou Arréridj
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria.
Use this regional Bordj Bou Arréridj earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Râs el Oued, Bordj Ghdir, Mansourah and Bordj Zemoura.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bordj Bou Arréridj.
When was the last earthquake in Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bordj Bou Arréridj on the afternoon of March 2, 2025 at 13:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 250km west-northwest of El Achir at a depth of 42km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bordj Bou Arréridj on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west of El Achir at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bordj Bou Arréridj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bordj Bou Arréridj, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bordj Bou Arréridj. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
