Skikda Province
Skikda Province: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Skikda Province (Algeria) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Skikda Province
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Skikda Province
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Skikda Province
Skikda Province has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M3.9 in 1993.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 40 km².
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5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M3.9.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | near Azzaba, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 104 km NNE of Collo, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 61 km N of Collo, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 106 km NNE of Skikda, Algeria | 33.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 24 km NE of Collo, Algeria | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 1997 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1985 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1978 | 1 | M3.9 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 40 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km² | 6 km E of Skikda, Algeria | Active | |
| 27 km² | near Azzaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 11 km WNW of Collo, Algeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km² | 6 km E of Skikda, Algeria | Active | |
| 27 km² | near Azzaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 11 km WNW of Collo, Algeria | Inactive |