Latest earthquakes near Oran today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oran, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oran? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oran (also known as ولاية وهران), it will show up within minutes.
Oran Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oran in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oran roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oran in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oran that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oran in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Oran 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 | 130 | 91.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oran
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oran occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) west of Oran, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oran in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 187 kilometers (116 mi) west of Oran. It is the strongest earthquake near Oran 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 Oran 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 Oran.
Nearest earthquakes from Oran
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oran. 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 Oran.
When was the last earthquake in Oran?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Oran on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 271km west of Oran at a depth of 25km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oran in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oran?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Oran on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 187km east-northeast of Oran at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oran since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oran?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oran. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
