Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Algeria
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M2.2 Earthquake near Algeria (Algeria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Algeria (Algeria) on September 29, 2026 at 12:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f2d4d5dcabd3179014b2e8213c2cf67b4876ab53
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 12:02:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Algeria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.95670,
-0.86290
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (11.9 km)
Regional average: 11.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport43.2 kmStraight-line distance
Algeria · ORN · DAOO
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-04
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Algeria
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
Of 53 other entries for this area and period, 50 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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