Latest earthquakes near Mostaganem today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mostaganem, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mostaganem? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mostaganem (also known as مستغانم), it will show up within minutes.
Mostaganem Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mostaganem in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mostaganem in 2014. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mostaganem that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mostaganem in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mostaganem 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 | 66 | 97.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.94% |
| 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 Mostaganem
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mostaganem occurred on Aug 1, 2014 05:11 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) east-northeast of Mostaganem, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mostaganem in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 117 kilometers (73 mi) east-northeast of Mostaganem. It is the strongest earthquake near Mostaganem 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 Mostaganem 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 Mostaganem.
Nearest earthquakes from Mostaganem
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mostaganem. 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 Mostaganem.
When was the last earthquake in Mostaganem?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mostaganem on the evening of May 11, 2024 at 22:13 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 91km north-east of Mostaganem at a depth of 39km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mostaganem in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mostaganem?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mostaganem on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 117km east-northeast of Mostaganem at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mostaganem since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mostaganem?
In the past 10 years, 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mostaganem. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
