M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Sidi Makhlouf, Laghouat (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 18:37:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Sidi Makhlouf, Laghouat (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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-28 18:37:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Algeria

State

Laghouat

City

Sidi Makhlouf

County

Sidi Makhlouf District

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

34.11000, 2.78000

Temperature

31.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (12.1 km)

Regional average: 12.1 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 288 km away

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