Algeria

Algeria – Earthquakes

Live map and recent events

Quakes this month
1
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 06:34:32
Strongest
M5.2
Northern Algeria [Land: Algeria]
Year rank
#73
1 quakes in 2026 · out of 73 countries
Averages
M3.40 · 12 km
 

About earthquakes in this country – Algeria

The latest recorded earthquake in Algeria was on 2026-01-15 at 06:34 UTC in Médéa with magnitude M3.1.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Algeria reached magnitude M5.2 on 2025-08-17.

Strongest – Algeria

Open event
M5.2 Northern Algeria [Land: Algeria]
UTC: 2025-08-17 19:11:05 UTC

Map – Algeria

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Algeria.

Last 30 earthquakes – Algeria

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M3.1
Médéa · Mihoub ⵎⵉⵀⵓⴱ ميهوب
2026-01-15 06:34:32 UTC
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M3.4
—
2025-12-30 10:51:31 UTC
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M4.0
Northern Algeria
2025-12-30 10:51:31 UTC
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M3.9
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2025-12-24 18:25:04 UTC
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M3.1
—
2025-11-20 06:56:00 UTC
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M3.1
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2025-10-31 01:51:56 UTC
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M3.5
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2025-10-25 23:16:42 UTC
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M3.8
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2025-10-24 16:56:16 UTC
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M3.6
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2025-10-19 15:08:58 UTC
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M4.5
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2025-10-19 14:53:33 UTC
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M3.0
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2025-10-19 00:39:44 UTC
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M3.2
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2025-10-18 16:59:04 UTC
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M3.3
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2025-10-18 04:25:56 UTC
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M3.1
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2025-10-17 23:52:38 UTC
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M3.4
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2025-10-08 04:55:46 UTC
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M3.1
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2025-10-07 23:01:35 UTC
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M3.6
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2025-09-27 01:59:40 UTC
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M3.1
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2025-09-16 22:22:48 UTC
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M3.3
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2025-09-15 06:56:50 UTC
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M4.0
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2025-09-14 06:11:51 UTC
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M2.7
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2025-09-14 01:21:26 UTC
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M3.4
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2025-09-01 18:33:30 UTC
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M4.0
Northern Algeria
2025-09-01 18:33:30 UTC
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M3.2
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2025-08-25 14:56:27 UTC
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M3.2
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2025-08-24 02:17:48 UTC
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M2.2
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2025-08-22 04:43:38 UTC
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M3.3
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2025-08-21 07:23:00 UTC
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M2.7
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2025-08-19 14:41:33 UTC
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M4.5
38 km W of Chebika, Tunisia
2025-08-17 19:22:41 UTC
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M5.2
Northern Algeria [Land: Algeria]
2025-08-17 19:11:05 UTC
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FAQ – Algeria

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Algeria?
The newest entry in our database for Algeria is dated 2026-01-15 06:34:32 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Algeria?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Algeria reached magnitude M5.2.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Algeria (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Algeria to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Algeria

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