Latest earthquakes near Boumerdes, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Boumerdes, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Boumerdes? If an earthquake is happening right now near Boumerdes (also known as ولاية بومرداس), it will show up within minutes.
Boumerdes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Boumerdes, 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 Boumerdes roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Boumerdes in 2020. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Boumerdes that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Boumerdes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Boumerdes 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 | 94.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Boumerdes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Boumerdes occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) east of Boumerdas, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Boumerdes in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 200 kilometers (124 mi) east of Boumerdas. It is the strongest earthquake near Boumerdes 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 Boumerdes, 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 Boumerdes.
Earthquakes by city in Boumerdes
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Boumerdes, Algeria.
Use this regional Boumerdes earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Khemis el Khechna, Boudouaou, Dellys, Chabet el Ameur, Beni Amrane, Arbatache, Thenia and Naciria.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Boumerdes.
When was the last earthquake in Boumerdes, Algeria?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Boumerdes on the night of December 21, 2024 at 01:19 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 159km west-southwest of Boumerdas at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Boumerdes, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Boumerdes, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Boumerdes on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 200km west-southwest of Boumerdas at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Boumerdes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Boumerdes, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Boumerdes. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
