Latest earthquakes near Tipaza, Algeria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tipaza, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tipaza? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tipaza (also known as ولاية تيبازة), it will show up within minutes.
Tipaza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tipaza, Algeria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tipaza roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tipaza in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tipaza that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tipaza in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tipaza 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 | 118 | 95.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tipaza
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tipaza occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) east of Kolea, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tipaza in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 136 kilometers (85 mi) east of Kolea. It is the strongest earthquake near Tipaza 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 Tipaza, 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 Tipaza.
Earthquakes by city in Tipaza
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tipaza, Algeria.
Use this regional Tipaza earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hadjout, Tipaza and Bou Ismaïl.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tipaza.
When was the last earthquake in Tipaza, Algeria?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tipaza on the evening of November 18, 2024 at 22:56 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 240km east of Kolea at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tipaza, Algeria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tipaza, Algeria?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tipaza on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 136km west-southwest of Kolea at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tipaza since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tipaza, Algeria?
In the past 10 years, 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tipaza. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
