Latest earthquakes near Chlef today

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List of latest earthquakes near Chlef.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 21, 2024 01:19AM
(Algiers)
M 2.1 49 km NE
from Chlef
Dec 16, 2024 09:29AM
(Algiers)
M 3.1 17 km NE
from Chlef
Dec 16, 2024 01:09AM
(Algiers)
M 4.9 42 km N
from Chlef
Dec 13, 2024 11:13AM
(Algiers)
M 3.2 98 km ENE
from Chlef
Dec 13, 2024 05:20AM
(Algiers)
M 3.1 93 km ENE
from Chlef
Dec 12, 2024 02:49AM
(Algiers)
M 3.4 102 km ENE
from Chlef
Dec 12, 2024 02:36AM
(Algiers)
M 3.3 110 km ENE
from Chlef
Dec 12, 2024 02:31AM
(Algiers)
M 3.3 102 km ENE
from Chlef
Dec 10, 2024 10:52AM
(Algiers)
M 3.0 258 km NW
from Chlef
Dec 10, 2024 05:02AM
(Algiers)
M 3.3 105 km ENE
from Chlef
Dec 7, 2024 03:15AM
(Algiers)
M 2.1 238 km WSW
from Chlef
Dec 7, 2024 03:09AM
(Algiers)
M 2.1 248 km WSW
from Chlef
Dec 1, 2024 01:26PM
(Algiers)
M 2.2 245 km NNW
from Chlef
Nov 30, 2024 04:32PM
(Algiers)
M 2.6 90 km WSW
from Chlef
Nov 29, 2024 02:53PM
(Algiers)
M 3.0 79 km WSW
from Chlef
Nov 25, 2024 08:32PM
(Algiers)
M 3.7 285 km E
from Chlef
Nov 16, 2024 11:43PM
(Algiers)
M 2.4 122 km NNW
from Chlef
Nov 15, 2024 09:46AM
(Algiers)
M 2.1 259 km NW
from Chlef
Nov 7, 2024 05:32AM
(Algiers)
M 2.1 246 km NNW
from Chlef
Nov 7, 2024 12:57AM
(Algiers)
M 2.1 244 km NNW
from Chlef
Nov 7, 2024 12:28AM
(Algiers)
M 2.2 243 km NNW
from Chlef
Oct 29, 2024 11:12PM
(Algiers)
M 2.4 287 km NW
from Chlef
Oct 29, 2024 07:45PM
(Algiers)
M 2.5 300 km NW
from Chlef
Oct 24, 2024 06:13PM
(Algiers)
M 2.8 298 km NW
from Chlef
Oct 18, 2024 05:25PM
(Algiers)
M 2.2 183 km W
from Chlef

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Chlef Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
7 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.1
Dec 21, 2024 01:19

Average

A total of 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chlef in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Chlef with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Chlef (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 76 97.44%
Mag. 5 2 2.56%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.4
On May 29, 2016 00:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.3
On Oct 10, 1980 13:25.

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 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chlef 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Chlef.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 29, 2016 12:54AM
(Algiers)
M 5.4 198 km E
from Chlef
Dec 26, 2014 06:55PM
(Algiers)
M 5.1 160 km ENE
from Chlef
Dec 16, 2024 01:09AM
(Algiers)
M 4.9 42 km N
from Chlef
Dec 23, 2014 09:00AM
(Algiers)
M 4.9 156 km ENE
from Chlef
Jul 11, 2017 04:18AM
(Algiers)
M 4.8 275 km W
from Chlef
Apr 10, 2016 06:48PM
(Algiers)
M 4.8 196 km E
from Chlef
Nov 12, 2022 02:32PM
(Algiers)
M 4.8 155 km E
from Chlef
May 31, 2016 06:35PM
(Algiers)
M 4.8 197 km E
from Chlef
Apr 23, 2018 04:48PM
(Algiers)
M 4.7 117 km W
from Chlef
Dec 23, 2014 09:59AM
(Algiers)
M 4.7 158 km ENE
from Chlef

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Nearest earthquakes from Chlef

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chlef. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Chlef.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 13, 2023 11:53AM
(Algiers)
M 4.0 12 km SW
from Chlef
Oct 16, 2017 03:09AM
(Algiers)
M 4.0 21 km NE
from Chlef
Jul 31, 2021 03:01AM
(Algiers)
M 4.4 34 km ENE
from Chlef
Mar 21, 2015 01:43PM
(Algiers)
M 4.0 33 km WNW
from Chlef
Jan 6, 2016 02:20PM
(Algiers)
M 4.2 34 km NE
from Chlef
Aug 22, 2015 03:54AM
(Algiers)
M 4.0 40 km NNE
from Chlef
Dec 16, 2024 01:09AM
(Algiers)
M 4.9 42 km N
from Chlef
Oct 9, 2015 05:54PM
(Algiers)
M 4.2 43 km NE
from Chlef
May 31, 2020 02:52AM
(Algiers)
M 4.1 45 km ENE
from Chlef
Feb 21, 2015 11:22PM
(Algiers)
M 4.2 44 km N
from Chlef

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Chlef

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chlef.

When was the last earthquake in Chlef?

A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chlef on the night of December 21, 2024 at 01:19 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 49km north-east of Chlef at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chlef in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Chlef?

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?

In the past 10 years, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chlef. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.