Latest earthquakes near Jijel, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jijel, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jijel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jijel (also known as ولاية جيجل), it will show up within minutes.
Jijel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jijel, 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 Jijel roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jijel in 2021. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jijel that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jijel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jijel 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 | 115 | 92.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jijel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jijel occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 51 kilometers (32 mi) west-northwest of Jijel, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jijel in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on May 21, 2003 19:44, 190 kilometers (118 mi) west-northwest of Jijel. It is the strongest earthquake near Jijel in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jijel, 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 Jijel.
Earthquakes by city in Jijel
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jijel.
When was the last earthquake in Jijel, Algeria?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jijel on the evening of April 6, 2026 at 22:28 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 250km north of Jijel at a depth of 23km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jijel, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jijel, Algeria?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jijel on the evening of May 21, 2003 at 19:44 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 190km west of Jijel at a depth of 12km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jijel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jijel, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jijel. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
