Latest earthquakes near Djelfa 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 الجلفة), it will show up within minutes.
Djelfa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Djelfa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Djelfa in 2016. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Djelfa 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 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 | 81 | 94.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.81% |
| 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 Djelfa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Djelfa occurred on May 29, 2016 00:54 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) north of Djelfa, at a depth of 11 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, 242 kilometers (150 mi) north of Djelfa. It is the strongest earthquake near Djelfa 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 Djelfa 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Djelfa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Djelfa. 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 Djelfa.
When was the last earthquake in Djelfa?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Djelfa on the morning of November 20, 2025 at 07:56 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 267km east-northeast of Djelfa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Djelfa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Djelfa?
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 242km northwest of Djelfa 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?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Djelfa. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
