Latest earthquakes near Laghouat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laghouat, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laghouat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laghouat (also known as الأغواط), it will show up within minutes.
Laghouat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laghouat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Laghouat in 2016. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Laghouat that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Laghouat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Laghouat 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 | 40 | 97.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.44% |
| 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 Laghouat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laghouat occurred on May 29, 2016 00:54 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north of Laghouat, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Laghouat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 300 kilometers (186 mi) north of Laghouat. It is the strongest earthquake near Laghouat in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Laghouat 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 Laghouat.
Nearest earthquakes from Laghouat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Laghouat. 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 Laghouat.
When was the last earthquake in Laghouat?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Laghouat on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 294km north-northeast of Laghouat at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laghouat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laghouat?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Laghouat on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 300km north-northwest of Laghouat at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laghouat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laghouat?
In the past 10 years, 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laghouat. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 89 days.
