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M2.1 Depth: 18.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Algeria (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 10:41:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 10:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Algeria (Algeria). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
18.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 10:41:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
City
Algeria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.03660, -0.58350
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.5 km
Shallow
18.5 km
18.5 km — deeper than the regional average (12 km)
Regional average: 12 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: 437 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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