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M2.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Maala, albwyrt Bouira ⵜⵓⴱⵉⵔⴻⵜ (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 10:44:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Maala, albwyrt Bouira ⵜⵓⴱⵉⵔⴻⵜ (Algeria) on May 27, 2026 at 10:44 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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0 km — shallower than the regional average (12.1 km)
Regional average: 12.1 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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