Latest earthquakes near El Tarf, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near El Tarf, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in El Tarf? If an earthquake is happening right now near El Tarf (also known as ولاية الطارف), it will show up within minutes.
El Tarf Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of El Tarf, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near El Tarf in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of El Tarf that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of El Tarf in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near El Tarf 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 | 89 | 90.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 8.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near El Tarf
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near El Tarf occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) west of Besbes, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near El Tarf in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near El Tarf, 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 El Tarf.
Earthquakes by city in El Tarf
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in El Tarf, Algeria.
Use this regional El Tarf earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Drean, El Kala, Ben Mehidi and El Tarf.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near El Tarf.
When was the last earthquake in El Tarf, Algeria?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near El Tarf on the morning of November 20, 2025 at 07:56 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 205km west-southwest of Besbes at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near El Tarf, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near El Tarf, Algeria?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near El Tarf on the night of March 18, 2021 at 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 237km west of Besbes at a depth of 8km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near El Tarf since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near El Tarf, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Tarf. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
