Algeria

Algeria – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
6
Latest UTC: 2026-08-22 14:29:35
Strongest
M5.5
Ferkane
Country rank
#71
31 quakes in 2026 · out of 71 countries
Averages
M3.46 · 12 km
Avg this month: M2.74

Overview – Algeria

The latest recorded earthquake in Algeria was on 2026-08-22 at 14:29 UTC in Algeria with magnitude M2.0.

In the current month, 6 earthquakes were recorded in Algeria with an average magnitude of 2.74.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Algeria (5), followed by Bouira (4).

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

All-time events
93
Strongest
M5.5
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-22 14:29:35 UTC

Strongest – Algeria

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

Map – Algeria

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Algeria.

Recent earthquakes – Algeria

Showing the latest 7 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.0 Depth: 13 km
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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

M3.0 Depth: 28 km
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Relizane · Sidi Khettab

Time (UTC) 2026-08-19 01:20:03 UTC
Coordinates 35.921, 0.595
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M2.1 Depth: 19 km
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Algeria

Time (UTC) 2026-08-12 10:41:37 UTC
Coordinates 36.037, -0.584
Source emsc

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

M2.5 Depth: 22 km
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Aïn Témouchent · Aghlal

Time (UTC) 2026-08-10 01:33:18 UTC
Coordinates 35.193, -1.032
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M3.4 Depth: 0 km
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Bouira · Ain Chriki

Time (UTC) 2026-08-09 09:02:31 UTC
Coordinates 36.440, 3.794
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

M4.4 Depth: 10 km
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Skikda · Zitouna

Time (UTC) 2026-07-30 07:21:53 UTC
Coordinates 36.972, 6.439
Source emsc

NORTHERN ALGERIA

Charts – Algeria

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-09
7
2025-10
11
2025-11
1
2025-12
3
2026-01
1
2026-02
4
2026-03
2
2026-04
1
2026-05
3
2026-06
10
2026-07
4
2026-08
6

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
12
3-4
30
4-5
12
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
53

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Algeria

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

  1. Bouira
    Events: 16
  2. Médéa
    Events: 10
  3. Batna
    Events: 6
  4. Algeria
    Events: 5
  5. Tipaza
    Events: 5

FAQ – Algeria

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Algeria?
The newest entry in our database for Algeria is dated 2026-08-22 14:29:35 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 93 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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