Latest earthquakes near Constantine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Constantine, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Constantine? If an earthquake is happening right now near Constantine (also known as قسنطينة), it will show up within minutes.
Constantine Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Constantine in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Constantine in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Constantine that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Constantine in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Constantine 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 | 105 | 92.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Constantine
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Constantine occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 140 kilometers (87 mi) west-northwest of Constantine, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Constantine in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on May 21, 2003 19:44, 274 kilometers (170 mi) west-northwest of Constantine. It is the strongest earthquake near Constantine 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 Constantine 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 Constantine.
Nearest earthquakes from Constantine
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Constantine. 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 Constantine.
When was the last earthquake in Constantine?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Constantine on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 275km west of Constantine at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Constantine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Constantine?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Constantine on the evening of May 21, 2003 at 19:44 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 274km west-northwest of Constantine at a depth of 12km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Constantine since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Constantine?
In the past 10 years, 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Constantine. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
