Latest earthquakes near Djelfa, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Djelfa, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Djelfa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Djelfa (also known as ولاية الجلفة), it will show up within minutes.
Djelfa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Djelfa, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Djelfa roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Djelfa in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Djelfa that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Djelfa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Djelfa 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 | 119 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Djelfa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Djelfa occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) north-east of Aïn Oussera, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Djelfa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 163 kilometers (101 mi) north-east of Aïn Oussera. It is the strongest earthquake near Djelfa 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 Djelfa, 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 Djelfa.
Earthquakes by city in Djelfa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Djelfa, Algeria.
Use this regional Djelfa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Messaad, Dar Chioukh, Birine, El Idrissia, ’Aïn el Bell and Charef.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Djelfa.
When was the last earthquake in Djelfa, Algeria?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Djelfa on the night of December 21, 2024 at 01:19 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 154km northwest of Aïn Oussera at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Djelfa, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Djelfa, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Djelfa on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 163km west-northwest of Aïn Oussera at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Djelfa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Djelfa, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Djelfa. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
