Latest earthquakes near Ghardaia, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ghardaia, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ghardaia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ghardaia (also known as ولاية غرداية), it will show up within minutes.
Ghardaia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ghardaia, Algeria in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ghardaia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ghardaia 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 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Ghardaia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ghardaia occurred on Sep 7, 2020 02:31 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) north-northeast of Ghardaïa, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ghardaia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ghardaia, 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 Ghardaia.
Earthquakes by city in Ghardaia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ghardaia, Algeria.
Use this regional Ghardaia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Metlili Chaamba and Berriane.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ghardaia.
When was the last earthquake in Ghardaia, Algeria?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ghardaia on the evening of August 16, 2025 at 22:09 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 248km northwest of Ghardaïa at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ghardaia, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ghardaia, Algeria?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ghardaia on the night of September 7, 2020 at 02:31 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north-northeast of Ghardaïa at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ghardaia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ghardaia, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ghardaia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
