Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 32.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bouira
Country overviewAlgeria
M3.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria)
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About this earthquake
On May 15, 2025 at 13:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
32.8 km
32.8 km — deeper than 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
Algeria
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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