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M3.7 Depth: 24.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near El Hamamda, Aïn Defla (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 19:30:16 UTC Local time: —
M3.7 earthquake near El Hamamda on Mar 30, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.7 Earthquake near El Hamamda, Aïn Defla (Algeria) · 2026-03-30 19:30:16 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near El Hamamda, Aïn Defla (Algeria) on March 30, 2026 at 19:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
24.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 19:30:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
State
Aïn Defla
City
El Hamamda
County
Daïra El Abadia
Village
El Hamamda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.32280, 1.78180

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.8 km
Shallow
24.8 km
24.8 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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