Latest earthquakes near Tiaret today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tiaret, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tiaret? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tiaret (also known as تيارت), it will show up within minutes.
Tiaret Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tiaret in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tiaret in 2016. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tiaret 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 Tiaret in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tiaret 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 | 85 | 96.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.41% |
| 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 Tiaret
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tiaret occurred on Aug 1, 2014 05:11 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 235 kilometers (146 mi) north-east of Tiaret, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tiaret in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 92 kilometers (57 mi) north-east of Tiaret. It is the strongest earthquake near Tiaret 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 Tiaret 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 Tiaret.
Nearest earthquakes from Tiaret
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tiaret. 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 Tiaret.
When was the last earthquake in Tiaret?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tiaret on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 230km east-northeast of Tiaret at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tiaret in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tiaret?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tiaret on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 92km north of Tiaret at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tiaret since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tiaret?
In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tiaret. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
