Latest earthquakes near M'Sila, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near M'Sila, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in M'Sila? If an earthquake is happening right now near M'Sila (also known as ولاية المسيلة), it will show up within minutes.
M'Sila Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of M'Sila, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near M'Sila roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near M'Sila in 2020. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of M'Sila that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of M'Sila in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near M'Sila 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 | 128 | 93.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.73% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near M'Sila
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near M'Sila occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 147 kilometers (91 mi) north-northeast of M’sila, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near M'Sila in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-northeast of M’sila. It is the strongest earthquake near M'Sila 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 M'Sila, 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 M'Sila.
Earthquakes by city in M'Sila
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in M'Sila, Algeria.
Use this regional M'Sila earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sidi Aïssa, ‘Aïn el Hadjel, ’Aïn el Melh and Melouza.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near M'Sila.
When was the last earthquake in M'Sila, Algeria?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near M'Sila on the night of December 21, 2024 at 01:19 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west-northwest of M’sila at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near M'Sila, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near M'Sila, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near M'Sila on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west of M’sila at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near M'Sila since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near M'Sila, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from M'Sila. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
