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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Oum el Assel, Tinduf (Algeria)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 22:08:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Oum el Assel, Tinduf (Algeria). 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
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 22:08:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Algeria
State
Tinduf
City
Oum el Assel
County
Tinduf Disctrict
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
28.43000, -7.10000
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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