Latest earthquakes near Mascara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mascara, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mascara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mascara (also known as معسكر), it will show up within minutes.
Mascara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mascara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mascara in 2014. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mascara 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 Mascara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mascara 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 | 58 | 98.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.69% |
| 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 Mascara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mascara occurred on Dec 26, 2014 18:55 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) east-northeast of Mascara, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mascara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 141 kilometers (88 mi) east-northeast of Mascara. It is the strongest earthquake near Mascara 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 Mascara 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 Mascara.
Nearest earthquakes from Mascara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mascara. 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 Mascara.
When was the last earthquake in Mascara?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mascara on the evening of May 11, 2024 at 22:13 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 136km north-northeast of Mascara at a depth of 39km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mascara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mascara?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mascara on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 141km north-east of Mascara at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mascara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mascara?
In the past 10 years, 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mascara. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 62 days.
