Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 19.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tissemsilt
Country overviewAlgeria
M3.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria)
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About this earthquake
On May 26, 2025 at 06:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria). With a focal depth of about 19 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
6a3a2292343a3b1720eabac44e6059ba20d84dc3
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 06:07:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.81460,
1.86360
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 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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