Latest earthquakes near Medea, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Medea, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Medea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Medea (also known as ولاية المدية), it will show up within minutes.
Medea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Medea, Algeria 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 Medea roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Medea in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Medea that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Medea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Medea 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 | 117 | 95.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Medea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Medea occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) east-northeast of Médéa, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Medea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 126 kilometers (78 mi) east-northeast of Médéa. It is the strongest earthquake near Medea 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 Medea, 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 Medea.
Earthquakes by city in Medea
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Medea, Algeria.
Use this regional Medea earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Berrouaghia and Ksar el Boukhari.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Medea.
When was the last earthquake in Medea, Algeria?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Medea on the evening of November 18, 2024 at 22:56 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 245km east of Médéa at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Medea, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Medea, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Medea on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 126km west of Médéa at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Medea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Medea, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Medea. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
