Algeria

Algeria – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
5
Latest UTC: 2026-09-16 00:02:06
Strongest
M5.5
Ferkane
Country rank
#68
38 quakes in 2026 · out of 68 countries
Averages
M3.46 · 12 km
Avg this month: M3.36

Seismic profile

Analysis period20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 16:00 UTC
Minimum magnitude

What the data show

Algeria · M ≥ 4.5

After source reconciliation, the catalogue contains 5 event entries of M4.5 or above for this area and period, spread over 3 days.

Catalogue entries520 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026
Strongest recorded earthquakeM4.7Oued El Ma ⵉⵖⵣⴻⵔ ⵏ ⵡⴰⵎⴰⵏ wady almaʾ ↗
Depth · median10.0 km5 events with valid depth
Last 30 days0Previous 30 days: 0

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026

Earthquakes by month

M ≥ 4.5

Each bar counts events within the selected period. Hatched months are only partially included.

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MonthAnalysis periodCatalogue entries
September 2025 · Partial month20 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 20250
October 202501 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 20251
November 202501 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 20250
December 202501 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 20250
January 202601 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 20260
February 202601 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 20260
March 202601 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 20260
April 202601 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 20260
May 202601 May 2026 – 31 May 20260
June 202601 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 20264
July 202601 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 20260
August 202601 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 20260
September 2026 · Partial month01 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 20260

How strong were the earthquakes?

Catalogue entries · 5

M 4.5 – < 5.05
M 5.0 – < 6.00
M ≥ 6.00

At what depth did they occur?

5 events with valid depth

0 – < 30 km5
30 – < 70 km0
70 – < 300 km0
300 – 750 km0

0 events without valid depth are excluded here.

Depth · median

Half of the available values lie on either side of the median; ties are possible.

Current period in context

Last 30 days0
Previous 30 days0
Median of the eleven previous 30-day periods0

Same magnitude threshold, separate periods. Differences may also reflect changes in recording. No hazard level or forecast is inferred.

Where were earthquakes recorded?

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

The interactive map complements the event links on this page.

Marker size and colour indicate magnitude.

Strongest recorded earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 4.5

Data and methodology

Analysis period: 20 Sep 2025 16:00 – 20 Sep 2026 16:00 UTC

Data and methodology

Reports are first reconciled using existing event associations. Additional reports from different sources are consolidated only when every pair is within 5 seconds, 10 km and 0.5 magnitude units, source groups do not overlap and exactly one group matches. Ambiguous cases remain separate. The preferred report determines magnitude, time and area; period and magnitude filters are applied afterwards. The start is included and the end excluded (UTC).

0 additional source reports were consolidated during source reconciliation.

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

Source reports used

The preferred report of each group is counted. Source priority follows the earthquake list. Different magnitude types and recording gaps limit comparability.

  • USGS2
  • EMSC2
  • SERBIA_RSZ1

The profile is recalculated hourly from the earthquake catalogue. Later source revisions may also change historical values.

Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 16:33 UTC

Overview – Algeria

The latest recorded earthquake in Algeria was on 2026-09-16 at 00:02 UTC in Tizi Ouzou with magnitude M3.5.

In the current month, 5 earthquakes were recorded in Algeria with an average magnitude of 3.36.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Algeria (5), followed by Bouira (5).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Algeria reached magnitude M5.5 on 2025-08-17.

All-time events
100
Strongest
M5.5
Latest (UTC)
2026-09-16 00:02:06 UTC

Map – Algeria

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Algeria.

Strongest – Algeria

Open event
M5.5 Ferkane
UTC: 2025-08-17 19:11:06 UTC · Depth: 47 km

Recent earthquakes – Algeria

Showing the latest 9 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.5 Depth: 4 km
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Tizi Ouzou · Tuggana

Time (UTC) 2026-09-16 00:02:06 UTC
Coordinates 36.716, 4.506
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M3.7 Depth: 10 km
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Bouira · Aïn Bessem

Time (UTC) 2026-09-15 00:39:57 UTC
Coordinates 36.337, 3.685
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M3.8 Depth: 0 km
Open event ↗

Bejaia · Beni Maouche

Time (UTC) 2026-09-09 22:37:42 UTC
Coordinates 36.492, 4.752
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M3.1 Depth: 8 km
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Batna · Zana El Beida

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 06:22:00 UTC
Coordinates 35.820, 6.040
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M2.7 Depth: 16 km
Open event ↗

Aïn Defla · Arib

Time (UTC) 2026-09-05 00:40:53 UTC
Coordinates 36.424, 2.163
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M3.0 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

Tipaza · Merad

Time (UTC) 2026-08-29 22:48:22 UTC
Coordinates 36.481, 2.415
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M3.4 Depth: 0 km
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Blida · Bouinan

Time (UTC) 2026-08-28 18:12:11 UTC
Coordinates 36.530, 2.974
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M2.0 Depth: 13 km
Open event ↗

Algeria

Time (UTC) 2026-08-22 14:29:35 UTC
Coordinates 35.899, -0.636
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M2.2 Depth: 17 km
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Chlef · Dahra

Time (UTC) 2026-08-22 04:56:27 UTC
Coordinates 36.366, 0.778
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

Top regions – Algeria

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Bouira
    Events: 17
  2. Médéa
    Events: 10
  3. Batna
    Events: 7
  4. Tipaza
    Events: 6
  5. Algeria
    Events: 5

FAQ – Algeria

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Algeria?
The newest entry in our database for Algeria is dated 2026-09-16 00:02:06 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Algeria?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Algeria reached magnitude M5.5.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Algeria?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 100 recorded earthquakes for Algeria (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Algeria?
Across all recorded events in Algeria, the average magnitude is M3.46 and the average depth is 12 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Algeria to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Regions · Algeria

Significant historical earthquakes – Algeria

with casualties or damage

  1. 1716 Algiers 20'000 deaths
  2. 1825 Blida, Algiers 7'000 deaths
  3. 1980 Northern M7.1 5'000 deaths 5'200 M USD tsunami
  4. 1790 Oran; Spain: Cartagena, Santa Fe 3'000 deaths tsunami
  5. 2003 Algiers, Boumerdes, Reghia, Thenia M6.8 2'287 deaths 5'000 M USD tsunami
  6. 1954 Orleansville M6.7 1'243 deaths 6 M USD tsunami
  7. 1946 Hodna Mountains M5.6 264 deaths
  8. 1994 Mascara M5.9 171 deaths

Country history – Algeria

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