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M3.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 23:52:38 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Médéa on Oct 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria) · 2025-10-17 23:52:38 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 23:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 23:52:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
City
Médéa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.44780, 3.23420
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower 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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