Latest earthquakes near Bouira, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bouira, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bouira? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bouira (also known as ولاية البويرة), it will show up within minutes.
Bouira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bouira, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bouira roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bouira in 2020. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bouira 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 Bouira in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bouira 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 | 120 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bouira
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bouira occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) east-northeast of Lakhdaria, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bouira in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 205 kilometers (127 mi) east-northeast of Lakhdaria. It is the strongest earthquake near Bouira 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 Bouira, 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 Bouira.
Earthquakes by city in Bouira
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bouira, Algeria.
Use this regional Bouira earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bouïra, Sour el Ghozlane, Aïn Bessem and Chorfa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bouira.
When was the last earthquake in Bouira, Algeria?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bouira on the night of December 21, 2024 at 01:19 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west of Lakhdaria at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bouira, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bouira, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bouira on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 205km west-southwest of Lakhdaria at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bouira since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bouira, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bouira. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
