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M3.6 Depth: 5.8 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Cherchell ⵛⴻⵔⵛⴰⵍ shrshal, Tipaza (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 20:02:57 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Cherchell ⵛⴻⵔⵛⴰⵍ shrshal on Feb 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Cherchell ⵛⴻⵔⵛⴰⵍ shrshal, Tipaza (Algeria) · 2026-02-18 20:02:57 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Cherchell ⵛⴻⵔⵛⴰⵍ shrshal, Tipaza (Algeria). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (12.1 km)
Regional average: 12.1 km
Why depth matters

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

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