Latest quakes in or near Msila, Algeria - list, stats and map
Latest See all | Mag. 4.6 earthquake 36 km northwest of Tolga - Biskra, Algeria - |
Strongest since 2023 | Mag. 4.6 36 km northwest of Tolga - Biskra, Algeria - |
- 4 quakes above magnitude 4
- 4 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 20, 01:44 pm (Algiers) | 4.6 15 km | 4 km (2.5 mi) to the SE | 36 km northwest of Tolga, Biskra, Algeria I FELT IT - 2 reports | Info | |
Saturday, March 23, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 23, 09:18 am (Algiers) | 3.3 10.8 km | 94 km (58 mi) to the NW | Northern Algeria 93 reports | Info | |
Sunday, March 17, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 17, 02:31 am (Algiers) | 3.1 16 km | 59 km (37 mi) to the NW | Northern Algeria | Info | |
Saturday, March 9, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 9, 02:54 pm (Algiers) | 4.3 10 km | Northern Algeria 1 report | Info | ||
Thursday, March 7, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 7, 06:53 pm (Algiers) | 3.7 0 km | 93 km (58 mi) to the NE | Northern Algeria 2 reports | Info | |
Friday, March 1, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 1, 04:40 am (Algiers) | 4.1 0 km | 70 km (43 mi) to the N | 5 km west of Barbacha, Bejaia, Algeria 33 reports | Info | |
Monday, February 5, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 5, 02:18 am (Algiers) | ? n/a | 93 km (58 mi) to the N | Near Béjaïa, Béjaïa, Algeria (unconfirmed) 138 reports | Info | |
Saturday, February 3, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 3, 03:12 am (Algiers) | 2.9 1 km | 58 km (36 mi) to the N | SE TIZI OUZOU.ARG 30 reports | Info | |
Saturday, January 27, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 27, 06:23 pm (Algiers) | 4.2 13 km | 17 km (10.6 mi) to the N | 13 km northwest of Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria 8 reports | Info | |
Friday, January 19, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 19, 04:53 am (Algiers) | 3.3 12 km | 61 km (38 mi) to the N | Northern Algeria 4 reports | Info | |
Sunday, January 7, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 7, 07:33 pm (Algiers) | 4.1 0 km | 57 km (35 mi) to the N | Northern Algeria 13 reports | Info |
Msila Quake-O-Meter
Latest seismic signals
Earthquake Catalog - Look up past earthquakes
or | ||
Look up quakes! |
Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 41.7 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.04 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 25 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 0.26 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 3.8 years)
- Mag. 4 or higher: 6 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 23.5 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 27.6 quakes per year
Number of earthquakes over time
Msila Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Msila, Algeria?
Msila has a moderate level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 10.2 quakes on average per year in or near Msila, Algeria. However, Msila has had at least 3 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 40 to 45 years.
+How many earthquakes occur every year in or near Msila, Algeria?
On average, Msila has about 23.5 quakes of magnitude 3 or higher per year.
+When was the latest earthquake in Msila?
The last earthquake in Msila occurred 4 hours ago and had a magnitude of 4.6:
A strong magnitude 4.6 earthquake hit 36 km (22 mi) away from Tolga, Biskra, Algeria, around noon of Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 1.44 pm local time (Africa/Algiers GMT +1). The quake had a very shallow depth of 15 km (9 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.
+How many quakes were there in Msila since 2023?
Since 2023, Msila has been shaken by 4 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above and 4 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Msila since 2023?
The strongest earthquake in Msila since 2023 had a magnitude of 4.6 and occurred 4 hours ago:
A strong magnitude 4.6 earthquake hit 36 km (22 mi) away from Tolga, Biskra, Algeria, around noon of Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 1.44 pm local time (Africa/Algiers GMT +1). The quake had a very shallow depth of 15 km (9 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter.