Latest earthquakes near Médéa, Medea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Médéa, Medea, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Médéa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Médéa (also known as المدية), it will show up within minutes.
Médéa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Médéa, Medea 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 Médéa roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Médéa in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Médéa 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 Médéa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Médéa 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 | 123 | 94.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Médéa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Médéa 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 Médéa 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 Médéa 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 Médéa, Medea 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 Médéa.
Nearest earthquakes from Médéa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Médéa, Medea. 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 Médéa.
When was the last earthquake in Médéa, Medea?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Médéa on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 72km east-northeast of Médéa at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Médéa, Medea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Médéa, Medea?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Médéa 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 Médéa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Médéa, Medea?
In the past 10 years, 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Médéa. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
