M5.2
Depth:
35.7 km
M5.2 Earthquake near Northern Algeria [Land: Algeria] (Algeria)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Northern Algeria [Land: Algeria] (Algeria) on August 17, 2025 at 19:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by INGV.
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Depth profile
Shallow
35.7 km
35.7 km — deeper than 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
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nefta56.3 kmSE22'745
El Oued110.5 kmSW186'525
Tunis379.4 kmNE693'210
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
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First 6 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥43
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-08-17
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