M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia (Algeria)

UTC time: 2025-08-17 19:11:01 UTC Local time: —

M5.1 earthquake near Tébessa on Aug 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.1 Earthquake near 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia (Algeria) · 2025-08-17 19:11:01 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near 47 km W of Chebika, Tunisia (Algeria) on August 17, 2025 at 19:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-17 19:11:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Algeria

City

Tébessa

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.28580, 7.41780

Temperature

32.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Nefta62.4 kmSE22'745

El Oued115.4 kmSW186'525

Tunis375.7 kmNE693'210

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Volcanoes nearby

Pantelleria

Distance: 500 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours5

First 24 hours5

First 72 hours5

Strongest subsequent eventM5.5

M5.12025-08-17 19:11:04 UTC31.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Constantine (Monde) M4.72025-08-17 19:11:04 UTC14.1 kmNorthern Algeria M5.22025-08-17 19:11:05 UTC6.9 kmNorthern Algeria [Land: Algeria] M5.52025-08-17 19:11:06 UTC24.6 kmFerkane M4.52025-08-17 19:22:41 UTC12.7 km38 km W of Chebika, Tunisia M3.32025-08-21 07:23:00 UTC45.7 kmNORTHERN ALGERIA

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