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M3.0 Depth: 28.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sidi Khettab, Relizane (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 01:20:03 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Sidi Khettab on Aug 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Sidi Khettab, Relizane (Algeria) · 2026-08-19 01:20:03 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sidi Khettab, Relizane (Algeria) on August 19, 2026 at 01:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
28.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 01:20:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
State
Relizane
City
Sidi Khettab
County
El Matmar District
Village
Sidi Khettab
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.92110, 0.59500
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.3 km
Shallow
28.3 km
28.3 km — deeper than the regional average (12.2 km)
Regional average: 12.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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