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M2.0 Depth: 12.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Algeria (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 14:29:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Algeria (Algeria). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 14:29:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
City
Algeria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.89910, -0.63560
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — close to the regional average (12.2 km)
Regional average: 12.2 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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    Distance: 446 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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