Algeria

Algeria – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
1
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 06:34:32
Strongest
M5.2
Northern Algeria [Land: Algeria]
Country rank
#74
1 quakes in 2026 · out of 74 countries
Averages
M3.40 · 12 km
 

Overview – 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.

All-time events
61
Strongest
M5.2
Latest (UTC)
2026-01-15 06:34:32 UTC

Strongest – Algeria

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M5.2 Northern Algeria [Land: Algeria]
UTC: 2025-08-17 19:11:05 UTC · Depth: 36 km

Map – Algeria

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Algeria.

Recent earthquakes – Algeria

Showing the latest 4 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.1 Depth: 0 km
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Médéa · Mihoub ⵎⵉⵀⵓⴱ ميهوب

Time (UTC) 2026-01-15 06:34:32 UTC
Coordinates 36.373, 3.449
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 28 km
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Médéa

Time (UTC) 2025-12-30 10:51:31 UTC
Coordinates 36.358, 3.459
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 28 km
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Médéa

Time (UTC) 2025-12-30 10:51:31 UTC
Coordinates 36.358, 3.459
Source isc

Northern Algeria

M3.9 Depth: 14 km
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Médéa

Time (UTC) 2025-12-24 18:25:04 UTC
Coordinates 36.206, 3.467
Source emsc

Charts – Algeria

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-02
0
2025-03
0
2025-04
0
2025-05
9
2025-06
9
2025-07
10
2025-08
10
2025-09
7
2025-10
11
2025-11
1
2025-12
3
2026-01
1

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
11
3-4
39
4-5
8
5-6
3
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
61
70-300
0
300-700
0
700+
0

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: 11
  2. Médéa
    Events: 10
  3. Tébessa
    Events: 5
  4. Batna
    Events: 4
  5. Tipaza
    Events: 4

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 many earthquakes are recorded for Algeria?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 61 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 M3.40 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.

Country history – Algeria

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