Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bouira
Country overviewAlgeria
M3.3 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria) on October 18, 2025 at 04:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 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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