
Aïn Defla Province
Earthquakes in Aïn Defla Province
Latest earthquakes in Aïn Defla Province (Algeria), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Aïn Defla Province
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Aïn Defla Province
Aïn Defla Province has recorded 78 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M6.2 in 1980.
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78 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M6.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 6 km W of El Attaf, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 12 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 20 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 12 km NW of El Abadia, Algeria | 11.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 6 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 11 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 8 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 19 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 12 km ESE of El Attaf, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 11 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 17 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 19 km NW of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 16 km WNW of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 9 km E of El Abadia, Algeria | 12.1 km | |
| 4.7 | 21 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2021 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2009 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2008 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 2007 | 7 | M4.4 |
| 2006 | 5 | M4.1 |
| 2005 | 5 | M4.0 |
| 2003 | 3 | M3.7 |
| 1997 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1996 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1995 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1992 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1990 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 1986 | 3 | M3.6 |
| 1984 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1982 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1981 | 16 | M5.7 |
| 1980 | 17 | M6.2 |