Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NORTHERN ALGERIA
Country overviewAlgeria
M2.8 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ALGERIA (Algeria) on June 19, 2025 at 16:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
ebb99b48d58d6bf6aeb60d9c874731849cf23ddf
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-19 16:58:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.70380,
1.76160
Temperature
24.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — close to 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 ≥ 2.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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