Latest earthquakes near Boumerdas, Boumerdes today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Boumerdas, Boumerdes, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Boumerdas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Boumerdas (also known as بومرداس), it will show up within minutes.
Boumerdas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Boumerdas, Boumerdes 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 Boumerdas roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Boumerdas in 2020. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Boumerdas that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Boumerdas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Boumerdas 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 Boumerdas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Boumerdas 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 Boumerdas 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 Boumerdas 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 Boumerdas, Boumerdes 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 Boumerdas.
Nearest earthquakes from Boumerdas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Boumerdas, Boumerdes. 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 Boumerdas.
When was the last earthquake in Boumerdas, Boumerdes?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Boumerdas on the evening of November 18, 2024 at 22:56 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 177km east of Boumerdas at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Boumerdas, Boumerdes in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Boumerdas, Boumerdes?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Boumerdas 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 Boumerdas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Boumerdas, Boumerdes?
In the past 10 years, 132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Boumerdas. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
