Latest earthquakes near Kolea, Tipaza today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kolea, Tipaza, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kolea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kolea, it will show up within minutes.
Kolea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kolea, Tipaza in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kolea roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kolea in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kolea 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 Kolea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kolea 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 | 124 | 94.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kolea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kolea 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 Kolea 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 Kolea 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 Kolea, Tipaza 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 Kolea.
Nearest earthquakes from Kolea
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kolea, Tipaza. 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 Kolea.
When was the last earthquake in Kolea, Tipaza?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kolea on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:05 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 74km east-southeast of Kolea at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kolea, Tipaza in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kolea, Tipaza?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kolea 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 Kolea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kolea, Tipaza?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kolea. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
