Latest earthquakes near Relizane today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Relizane, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Relizane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Relizane (also known as غليزان), it will show up within minutes.
Relizane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Relizane in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Relizane in 2016. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Relizane that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Relizane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Relizane 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 | 75 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.85% |
| 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 Relizane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Relizane occurred on Aug 1, 2014 05:11 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) east-northeast of Relizane, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Relizane in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 88 kilometers (55 mi) east-northeast of Relizane. It is the strongest earthquake near Relizane 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 Relizane 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 Relizane.
Nearest earthquakes from Relizane
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Relizane. 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 Relizane.
When was the last earthquake in Relizane?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Relizane on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-northeast of Relizane at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Relizane in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Relizane?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Relizane on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 88km north-east of Relizane at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Relizane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Relizane?
In the past 10 years, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Relizane. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
