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M2.8 Depth: 5.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near El Adjiba, Bouira (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 23:34:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near El Adjiba, Bouira (Algeria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 23:34:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
State
Bouira
City
El Adjiba
County
Bechloul District
Village
Amalou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.37310, 4.14740
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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