Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bouira · Aïn Bessem
Country overviewAlgeria · Bouira
M3.7 Earthquake near Aïn Bessem, Bouira (Algeria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Aïn Bessem, Bouira (Algeria) on September 15, 2026 at 00:39 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
51aa175dae8f86b33d26953e0446326f8a801436
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 00:39:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ouled Brahim
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.33670,
3.68540
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
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
Algeria
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
Of 40 other entries for this area and period, 13 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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