Latest earthquakes near Skikda today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Skikda, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Skikda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Skikda (also known as سكيكدة), it will show up within minutes.
Skikda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Skikda 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 Skikda in 2021. A total of 27 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Skikda that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Skikda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Skikda 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 | 88 | 92.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Skikda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Skikda occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 152 kilometers (94 mi) west of Skikda, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Skikda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on May 21, 2003 19:44, 291 kilometers (181 mi) west of Skikda. It is the strongest earthquake near Skikda 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 Skikda 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 Skikda.
Nearest earthquakes from Skikda
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Skikda. 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 Skikda.
When was the last earthquake in Skikda?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Skikda on the night of April 25, 2024 at 04:46 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 227km west-southwest of Skikda at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Skikda in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Skikda?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Skikda on the evening of May 21, 2003 at 19:44 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 291km west of Skikda at a depth of 12km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Skikda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Skikda?
In the past 10 years, 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Skikda. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
