Latest earthquakes near Khenchela today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khenchela, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khenchela? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khenchela (also known as خنشلة), it will show up within minutes.
Khenchela Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khenchela 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 Khenchela in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khenchela that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Khenchela in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Khenchela 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 | 88 | 90.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 8.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khenchela
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khenchela occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) north-west of Khenchela, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khenchela in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Khenchela 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 Khenchela.
Nearest earthquakes from Khenchela
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khenchela. 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 Khenchela.
When was the last earthquake in Khenchela?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Khenchela on the night of April 25, 2024 at 04:46 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 271km west-northwest of Khenchela at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khenchela in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khenchela?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Khenchela on the night of March 18, 2021 at 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 240km northwest of Khenchela at a depth of 8km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Khenchela since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khenchela?
In the past 10 years, 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khenchela. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
