M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Aïn Maabed, Djelfa (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 18:37:12 UTC Local time: —

M4.6 earthquake near Aïn Maabed on Jun 28, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.6 Earthquake near Aïn Maabed, Djelfa (Algeria) · 2026-06-28 18:37:12 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Aïn Maabed, Djelfa (Algeria) on June 28, 2026 at 18:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-28 18:37:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Algeria

State

Djelfa

City

Aïn Maabed

County

Hassi Bahbah District

Source

usgs

Coordinates

34.75390, 3.05560

Temperature

30.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)

Regional average: 12.5 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Africa Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 214 km away

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