Jijel Province
Jijel Province: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Jijel Province (Algeria) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Jijel Province
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Jijel Province
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Jijel Province
Jijel Province has recorded 21 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M4.9 in 2020.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 368 km².
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21 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M4.9.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 17 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 31 km N of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 19 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 24 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 17 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 28 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 19 km NW of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 6 km SSE of El Milia, Algeria | 0.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 13 km SSE of District of Taher, Algeria | 0.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 19 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | 0.0 km | |
| 4.1 | near District of Taher, Algeria | 0.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 36 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 25 km WSW of Jijel, Algeria | 0.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 22 km W of Jijel, Algeria | 0.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2021 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2007 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 2006 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 2003 | 1 | M3.5 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1995 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1990 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1988 | 1 | M3.0 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 368 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 km² | near El Milia, Algeria | Active | |
| 24 km² | 24 km SSW of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 68 km² | 15 km S of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 km² | near El Milia, Algeria | Active | |
| 68 km² | 15 km S of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 24 km SSW of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive |