Latest earthquakes near Besbes, El Tarf today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Besbes, El Tarf, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Besbes? If an earthquake is happening right now near Besbes, it will show up within minutes.
Besbes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 94 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Besbes, El Tarf 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 Besbes in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Besbes that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Besbes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Besbes 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 | 86 | 91.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 7.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Besbes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Besbes 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 Besbes in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Besbes, El Tarf 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 Besbes.
Nearest earthquakes from Besbes
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Besbes, El Tarf. 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 Besbes.
When was the last earthquake in Besbes, El Tarf?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Besbes on the morning of February 21, 2025 at 07:16 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-east of Besbes at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Besbes, El Tarf in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Besbes, El Tarf?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Besbes 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 Besbes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Besbes, El Tarf?
In the past 10 years, 94 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Besbes. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
