Bouira Province
Bouira Province: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Bouira Province (Algeria) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Bouira Province
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Bouira Province
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Bouira Province
Bouira Province has recorded 11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1989. The strongest was M4.5 in 2016.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 22 km².
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11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1989. The strongest was M4.5.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 8 km WNW of Ain Bessem, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 17 km ENE of Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km WSW of Ain Bessem, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 14 km SSW of Bouira, Algeria | 0.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 15 km ESE of Chorfa, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 14 km ESE of Bouira, Algeria | 0.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 17 km SE of Bouira, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.6 | 13 km SSE of Lakhdaria, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.5 | 9 km NNE of Bouira, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | near Lakhdaria, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 12 km SSE of Lakhdaria, Algeria | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2016 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2007 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2004 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2003 | 4 | M3.6 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.0 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 22 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km² | 18 km ESE of Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 16 km E of Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 km² | 16 km E of Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 18 km ESE of Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria | Inactive |