Latest earthquakes near Sidi Bel Abbès today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sidi Bel Abbès? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sidi Bel Abbès (also known as سيدي بلعباس), it will show up within minutes.
Sidi Bel Abbès Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sidi Bel Abbès 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 Sidi Bel Abbès roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sidi Bel Abbès in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sidi Bel Abbès 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 Sidi Bel Abbès in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sidi Bel Abbès 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 | 128 | 91.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sidi Bel Abbès
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sidi Bel Abbès occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) west of Sidi Bel Abbès, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sidi Bel Abbès in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 211 kilometers (131 mi) west of Sidi Bel Abbès. It is the strongest earthquake near Sidi Bel Abbès 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 Sidi Bel Abbès 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 Sidi Bel Abbès.
Nearest earthquakes from Sidi Bel Abbès
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sidi Bel Abbès. 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 Sidi Bel Abbès.
When was the last earthquake in Sidi Bel Abbès?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sidi Bel Abbès on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 20:42 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west of Sidi Bel Abbès at a depth of 18km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sidi Bel Abbès in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sidi Bel Abbès?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sidi Bel Abbès on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 211km east-northeast of Sidi Bel Abbès at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sidi Bel Abbès since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sidi Bel Abbès?
In the past 10 years, 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sidi Bel Abbès. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
