Latest earthquakes near Ech Chettia, Chlef today
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Ech Chettia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 71 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ech Chettia, 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 Ech Chettia in 2016. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ech Chettia 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 Ech Chettia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ech Chettia 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 | 69 | 97.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.82% |
| 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 Ech Chettia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ech Chettia occurred on May 29, 2016 00:54 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) east of Ech Chettia, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ech Chettia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 9 kilometers (6 mi) east of Ech Chettia. It is the strongest earthquake near Ech Chettia 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 Ech Chettia, 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 Ech Chettia.
Nearest earthquakes from Ech Chettia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ech Chettia, Chlef. 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 Ech Chettia.
When was the last earthquake in Ech Chettia, Chlef?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ech Chettia on the afternoon of March 2, 2025 at 13:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 95km north-east of Ech Chettia at a depth of 42km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ech Chettia, Chlef in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ech Chettia, Chlef?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ech Chettia on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 9km east of Ech Chettia at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ech Chettia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ech Chettia, Chlef?
In the past 10 years, 71 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ech Chettia. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 51 days.
