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M4.4 Earthquake near Taxlent, Batna (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 23:16:12 UTC Local time: —

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M4.4 Earthquake near Taxlent, Batna (Algeria) · 2026-06-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.4 Earthquake near Taxlent, Batna (Algeria) · 2026-06-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Taxlent, Batna (Algeria) on June 3, 2026 at 23:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

ID
0a5b2f9db65573a0448e0ff78a0ca8bf3e3caa51
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 23:16:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
State
Batna
City
Taxlent
County
Ouled Si Slimane district
Village
Taxlent
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
35.53000, 5.82000

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (11.8 km)
Regional average: 11.8 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

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

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