Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 22.2 km
- Source
- ISC
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Country overviewAlgeria
M4.0 Earthquake near Northern Algeria (Algeria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Northern Algeria (Algeria) on September 1, 2025 at 18:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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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Depth profile
Shallow
22.2 km
22.2 km — deeper 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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