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M3.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 01:51:56 UTC Local time: —

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M3.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria) · 2025-10-31 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria) · 2025-10-31 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 01:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
6b263635d4574e56ea9a8a02029b07e270e335b7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 01:51:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
City
Tipaza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.52740, 1.76170
Temperature
17.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower 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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