Latest earthquakes near Tlemcen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tlemcen, Algeria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tlemcen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tlemcen (also known as تلمسان), it will show up within minutes.
Tlemcen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tlemcen 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 Tlemcen roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tlemcen in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tlemcen that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tlemcen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tlemcen 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 | 127 | 91.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tlemcen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tlemcen occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Africa/Algiers timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) west-northwest of Tlemcen, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tlemcen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 282 kilometers (175 mi) west-northwest of Tlemcen. It is the strongest earthquake near Tlemcen 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 Tlemcen 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 Tlemcen.
Nearest earthquakes from Tlemcen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tlemcen. 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 Tlemcen.
When was the last earthquake in Tlemcen?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tlemcen on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 20:32 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west-northwest of Tlemcen at a depth of 25km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tlemcen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tlemcen?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tlemcen on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Africa/Algiers). The center of this earthquake was located 282km east-northeast of Tlemcen at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tlemcen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tlemcen?
In the past 10 years, 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tlemcen. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
