'Ain Azel
'Ain Azel: earthquakes and wildfires
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Latest event8.3 km²11 h ago13 km WSW of Ain Touta, Algeria
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in 'Ain Azel
- 11 h agoWildfire near Ain Touta, Algeria – active8.3 km² · 13 km WSW of Ain Touta, Algeria
- 21 h agoWildfire near Setif, Algeria – active5.4 km² · 17 km NNE of Setif, Algeria
- 21 h agoWildfire near M'Sila, Algeria – active5.3 km² · 21 km NNW of M'Sila, Algeria
- 35 h agoWildfire near Setif, Algeria – active86 km² · 39 km N of Setif, Algeria
- 45 h agoWildfire near Biskra, Algeria – active6.4 km² · 28 km NNW of Biskra, Algeria
- 45 h agoWildfire near Biskra, Algeria – active11 km² · 15 km N of Biskra, Algeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About 'Ain Azel
'Ain Azel has recorded 91 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.2 in 2000.
Satellites have detected 7 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 86 km².
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Earthquakes
91 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.2.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 38 km NNW of Batna, Algeria | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 40 km W of Setif, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 32 km S of El Eulma, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 26 km SE of Bejaia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | near Ras el Aioun, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 18 km WSW of Bordj Zemoura, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 38 km NNW of Batna, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 62 km SSW of Setif, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 10 km WNW of Merouana, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 7 km WNW of Bougaa, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 23 km NW of Batna, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 12 km NNE of El Eulma, Algeria | 18.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 19 km SW of Jijel, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km WNW of Arris, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | near Mila, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 10 km NNE of Mansourah, Algeria | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2021 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2020 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2015 | 7 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2008 | 6 | M4.5 |
| 2007 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2006 | 7 | M4.9 |
| 2005 | 14 | M4.6 |
| 2003 | 3 | M3.8 |
| 2002 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2001 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 7 | M5.2 |
| 1999 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1997 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 1996 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1995 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1985 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
7 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 86 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.3 km² | 13 km WSW of Ain Touta, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 17 km NNE of Setif, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 21 km NNW of M'Sila, Algeria | Active | |
| 86 km² | 39 km N of Setif, Algeria | Active | |
| 6.4 km² | 28 km NNW of Biskra, Algeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 15 km N of Biskra, Algeria | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 11 km WNW of El Eulma, Algeria | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 35 km SSW of Chelghoum el Aid, Algeria | Active | |
| 24 km² | 24 km SSW of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 68 km² | 15 km S of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive |
Show all (13)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 16 km SSE of Bejaia, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 57 km WNW of Constantine, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 23 km E of Barbacha, Algeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 km² | 39 km N of Setif, Algeria | Active | |
| 68 km² | 15 km S of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 24 km SSW of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 57 km WNW of Constantine, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 16 km SSE of Bejaia, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 23 km E of Barbacha, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 15 km N of Biskra, Algeria | Active |
Nearby places
- Ras el Aioun 20 km
- Salah Bey 20 km
- Ain Oulmene 23 km
- N'Gaous 31 km
- El Eulma 41 km
- Merouana 42 km
- Setif 42 km
- Ain Arnat 45 km
- Ras el Oued 45 km
- Barika 50 km
- Tadjenanet 54 km
- Bordj Ghdir 56 km
- Ain Touta 60 km
- Batna 67 km
- Bougaa 69 km
- Chelghoum el Aid 70 km
- Bordj Bou Arreridj 73 km
- Fedj M'Zala 76 km
- Tazoult-Lambese 77 km
- Telerghma 83 km
- El Achir 84 km
- Rouached 86 km
- M'Sila 89 km