Latest earthquakes near Algeciras, Andalusia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Algeciras, Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Algeciras? If an earthquake is happening right now near Algeciras (also known as الجزيرة الخضراء), it will show up within minutes.
Algeciras Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Algeciras, Andalusia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Algeciras roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Algeciras in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Algeciras 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 Algeciras in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Algeciras 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 | 137 | 91.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Algeciras
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Algeciras occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 168 kilometers (104 mi) east-southeast of Algeciras, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Algeciras in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 190 kilometers (118 mi) east-southeast of Algeciras. It is the strongest earthquake near Algeciras 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 Algeciras, Andalusia 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 Algeciras.
Nearest earthquakes from Algeciras
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Algeciras, Andalusia. 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 Algeciras.
When was the last earthquake in Algeciras, Andalusia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Algeciras on the night of May 20, 2024 at 02:31 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 184km east-southeast of Algeciras at a depth of 27km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Algeciras, Andalusia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Algeciras, Andalusia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Algeciras on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 190km east-northeast of Algeciras at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Algeciras since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Algeciras, Andalusia?
In the past 10 years, 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Algeciras. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
