Latest earthquakes near District of Taher, Jijel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near District of Taher, Jijel, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in District of Taher? If an earthquake is happening right now near District of Taher, it will show up within minutes.
District of Taher Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of District of Taher, Jijel 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 District of Taher roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near District of Taher in 2021. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of District of Taher that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of District of Taher in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near District of Taher 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 | 118 | 92.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near District of Taher
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near District of Taher occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 64 kilometers (40 mi) west-northwest of District of Taher, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near District of Taher in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on May 21, 2003 19:44, 203 kilometers (126 mi) west-northwest of District of Taher. It is the strongest earthquake near District of Taher 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 District of Taher, Jijel 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 District of Taher.
Nearest earthquakes from District of Taher
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to District of Taher, Jijel. 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 District of Taher.
When was the last earthquake in District of Taher, Jijel?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near District of Taher on the afternoon of January 5, 2026 at 14:24 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east of District of Taher at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near District of Taher, Jijel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near District of Taher, Jijel?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near District of Taher on the evening of May 21, 2003 at 19:44 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 203km west of District of Taher at a depth of 12km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near District of Taher since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near District of Taher, Jijel?
In the past 10 years, 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from District of Taher. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
