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M2.2 Depth: 16.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Dahra, Chlef (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 04:56:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 04:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Dahra, Chlef (Algeria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
16.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 04:56:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
State
Chlef
City
Dahra
County
Taougrite District
Village
Douar Tamiste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.36610, 0.77830
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.9 km
Shallow
16.9 km
16.9 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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