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M3.0 Earthquake near Merad, Tipaza (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 22:48:22 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Merad, Tipaza (Algeria) · 2026-08-29 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Merad, Tipaza (Algeria) · 2026-08-29 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Merad, Tipaza (Algeria) on August 29, 2026 at 22:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
a0afc81bce9c33352d280defaa4a834190c8bb97
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 22:48:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
State
Tipaza
City
Merad
County
Hadjout District
Village
Boudjebroun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.48140, 2.41530
Temperature
23.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 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

Algeria

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries

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