Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Skikda · Zitouna
Country overviewAlgeria · Skikda
M4.4 Earthquake near Zitouna, Skikda (Algeria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Zitouna, Skikda (Algeria) on July 30, 2026 at 07:21 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
77771f89600f98a5a687ce85a894f09fe2e47781
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 07:21:53 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.97150,
6.43930
Temperature
26.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
Felt reports
4felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 30, 2026, 8:07 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
Of 40 other entries for this area and period, 5 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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