Biskra Province
Earthquakes in Biskra Province
Latest earthquakes in Biskra 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
Earthquakes
Wildfires
Floods
Storms
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Biskra Province
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Biskra Province
Biskra Province has recorded 7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1999. The strongest was M5.2 in 2016.
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7 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1999. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 26 km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | 26.4 km | |
| 4.9 | 21 km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | 10.2 km | |
| 4.5 | 16 km NE of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | 39.4 km | |
| 4.5 | 25 km N of Tolga, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 59 km E of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 24 km WNW of Zeribet el Oued, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 9 km NW of Biskra, Algeria | 6.3 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2022 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2016 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2007 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.5 |