Latest earthquakes near Tizi Ouzou today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tizi Ouzou? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tizi Ouzou (also known as تيزي وزو), it will show up within minutes.
Tizi Ouzou Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tizi Ouzou 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 Tizi Ouzou roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tizi Ouzou in 2020. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tizi Ouzou that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tizi Ouzou in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tizi Ouzou 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 | 117 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tizi Ouzou
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tizi Ouzou occurred on Mar 18, 2021 01:04 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) east-northeast of Tizi Ouzou, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tizi Ouzou in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 248 kilometers (154 mi) east-northeast of Tizi Ouzou. It is the strongest earthquake near Tizi Ouzou in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tizi Ouzou 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 Tizi Ouzou.
Nearest earthquakes from Tizi Ouzou
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tizi Ouzou. 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 Tizi Ouzou.
When was the last earthquake in Tizi Ouzou?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tizi Ouzou on the afternoon of June 19, 2025 at 17:58 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west of Tizi Ouzou at a depth of 9km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tizi Ouzou in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tizi Ouzou?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tizi Ouzou on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 248km west-southwest of Tizi Ouzou at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tizi Ouzou since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tizi Ouzou?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tizi Ouzou. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
