Latest earthquakes near Chlef, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chlef, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chlef? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chlef (also known as ولاية الشلف), it will show up within minutes.
Chlef Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chlef, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chlef in 2016. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chlef that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chlef in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chlef 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 | 64 | 95.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 4.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chlef
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chlef occurred on May 29, 2016 00:54 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) east of Chlef, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chlef in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 4 kilometers (2 mi) east of Chlef. It is the strongest earthquake near Chlef 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 Chlef, 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 Chlef.
Earthquakes by city in Chlef
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chlef, Algeria.
Use this regional Chlef earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Oued Fodda, ’Aïn Merane, Oued Sly, Boukadir, Sidi Akkacha and Abou el Hassan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chlef.
When was the last earthquake in Chlef, Algeria?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chlef on the evening of December 8, 2025 at 18:48 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 283km northwest of Ech Chettia at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chlef, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chlef, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chlef on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 4km north-northeast of Chlef at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chlef since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chlef, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chlef. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
