Latest earthquakes near Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oum el Bouaghi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oum el Bouaghi (also known as ولاية أم البواقي), it will show up within minutes.
Oum el Bouaghi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oum el Bouaghi in 2021. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oum el Bouaghi that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oum el Bouaghi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Oum el Bouaghi 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 | 89 | 90.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 8.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oum el Bouaghi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oum el Bouaghi occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) north-west of Oum el Bouaghi, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oum el Bouaghi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oum el Bouaghi, 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 Oum el Bouaghi.
Earthquakes by city in Oum el Bouaghi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria.
Use this regional Oum el Bouaghi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Aïn Fakroun, Aïn Kercha and Meskiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Oum el Bouaghi.
When was the last earthquake in Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Oum el Bouaghi on the evening of November 18, 2024 at 22:56 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 171km west-northwest of Oum el Bouaghi at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Oum el Bouaghi on the night of March 18, 2021 at 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 207km northwest of Oum el Bouaghi at a depth of 8km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oum el Bouaghi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oum el Bouaghi. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
