Algeria
Algeria: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Algeria on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event40 km²4 h ago6 km E of Skikda, Algeria
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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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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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Day after
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Forecast for the area around: Algiers. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
The forecast shows no heavy rain, gales or thunderstorms for today and tomorrow.
Forecast for the area around: Algeria. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Algeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Skikda, Algeria – active40 km² · 6 km E of Skikda, Algeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Taibet, Algeria – active15 km² · 70 km SSE of Taibet, Algeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Taibet, Algeria – active7.6 km² · 98 km SE of Taibet, Algeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Hassi Messaoud, Algeria – active14 km² · 63 km NE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Metlili Chaamba, Algeria – active9.5 km² · 33 km E of Metlili Chaamba, Algeria
- 4 h agoWildfire near Hassi Messaoud, Algeria – active22 km² · 13 km N of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Algeria
Algeria has recorded 1,178 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M7.1 in 1980.
Satellites have detected 64 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 368 km².
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1,178 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M7.1.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 25 km S of Hassi Bahbah, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 38 km NNW of Batna, Algeria | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | 5 km NE of Chlef, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 48 km NE of Bab Ezzouar, Algeria | 12.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 6 km W of El Attaf, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 20 km NNE of Bejaia, Algeria | 8.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 52 km ESE of Oran, Algeria | 9.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 17 km NE of Constantine, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 12 km NNW of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 49 km ENE of Algiers, Algeria | 8.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 11 km WNW of Dellys, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 5 km S of el hed, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 49 km NW of Blida, Algeria | 6.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 20 km N of El Abadia, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 9 km SSE of Oued Sly, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 49 km N of Tlemcen, Algeria | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 46 km NW of Blida, Algeria | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2025 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2024 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 2023 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2022 | 10 | M5.2 |
| 2021 | 15 | M6.0 |
| 2020 | 12 | M5.1 |
| 2019 | 5 | M4.9 |
| 2018 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2017 | 7 | M4.8 |
| 2016 | 15 | M5.4 |
| 2015 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 2014 | 16 | M5.5 |
| 2013 | 10 | M5.0 |
| 2012 | 11 | M5.0 |
| 2011 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2010 | 11 | M5.2 |
| 2009 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2008 | 114 | M5.5 |
| 2007 | 81 | M4.8 |
| 2006 | 78 | M5.1 |
| 2005 | 93 | M5.0 |
| 2004 | 52 | M4.5 |
| 2003 | 261 | M6.8 |
| 2002 | 7 | M5.0 |
| 2001 | 6 | M4.6 |
| 2000 | 18 | M5.7 |
| 1999 | 10 | M5.6 |
| 1998 | 12 | M4.7 |
| 1997 | 15 | M4.7 |
| 1996 | 13 | M5.5 |
| 1995 | 23 | M5.4 |
| 1994 | 39 | M5.9 |
| 1993 | 11 | M3.9 |
| 1992 | 13 | M4.7 |
| 1991 | 7 | M4.0 |
| 1990 | 22 | M5.2 |
| 1989 | 20 | M5.7 |
| 1988 | 8 | M5.6 |
| 1987 | 9 | M4.9 |
| 1986 | 13 | M4.5 |
| 1985 | 9 | M5.9 |
| 1984 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1982 | 9 | M5.0 |
| 1981 | 28 | M5.7 |
| 1980 | 47 | M7.1 |
| 1978 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1977 | 2 | M4.9 |
Wildfires
64 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 368 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km² | 6 km E of Skikda, Algeria | Active | |
| 15 km² | 70 km SSE of Taibet, Algeria | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 98 km SE of Taibet, Algeria | Active | |
| 14 km² | 63 km NE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 9.5 km² | 33 km E of Metlili Chaamba, Algeria | Active | |
| 22 km² | 13 km N of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 27 km² | near Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 17 km² | 15 km SW of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 16 km² | 88 km ESE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 15 km² | 35 km S of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active |
Show all (115)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 87 km SE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 99 km SSW of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 14 km² | 98 km SSW of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 29 km² | 229 km SSE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 6.0 km² | 275 km NNW of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 13 km² | 255 km NNW of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 17 km² | 220 km NE of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 22 km² | 54 km WNW of Ghardaia, Algeria | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 13 km WSW of Ain Touta, Algeria | Active | |
| 368 km² | near El Milia, Algeria | Active | |
| 29 km² | 10 km WSW of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 8.8 km² | 23 km SSW of Rouissat, Algeria | Active | |
| 12 km² | 6 km SSE of Algiers, Algeria | Active | |
| 49 km² | 37 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 170 km SSE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 249 km NNW of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 22 km² | 241 km NNW of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 30 km² | 156 km NNE of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | near Beni Saf, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.2 km² | 16 km ESE of Saida, Algeria | Active | |
| 13 km² | 54 km NW of Berriane, Algeria | Active | |
| 34 km² | 52 km WNW of Berriane, Algeria | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 49 km W of Berriane, Algeria | Active | |
| 9.9 km² | 48 km W of Ghardaia, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 65 km ENE of Adrar, Algeria | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | near Algiers, Algeria | Active | |
| 19 km² | 35 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 17 km SE of Algiers, Algeria | Active | |
| 17 km² | 31 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 4.6 km² | 31 km WSW of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 17 km NNE of Setif, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 173 km NNE of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 171 km NNW of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 8.1 km² | 272 km S of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 246 km NNW of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 192 km NE of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 109 km NNE of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 81 km NNE of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 6.6 km² | 16 km NNW of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 6.8 km² | 11 km NE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 9.7 km² | 12 km E of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 3.7 km² | 6 km NNW of Relizane, Algeria | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 10 km NNE of Mostaganem, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 37 km ESE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 10 km² | 33 km ESE of Ghardaia, Algeria | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 86 km NE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 7.5 km² | 10 km W of Ouargla, Algeria | Active | |
| 17 km² | 19 km N of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 28 km WSW of Ouargla, Algeria | Active | |
| 10 km² | 51 km NW of Berriane, Algeria | Active | |
| 12 km² | 32 km SSW of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 6.1 km² | 36 km N of Aflou, Algeria | Active | |
| 4.8 km² | 24 km SW of Algiers, Algeria | Active | |
| 10 km² | near Oued Sly, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 21 km NNW of M'Sila, Algeria | Active | |
| 7.6 km² | 264 km NNW of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 236 km NNW of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 86 km² | 39 km N of Setif, Algeria | Active | |
| 6.4 km² | 28 km NNW of Biskra, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | 44 km WSW of Annaba, Algeria | Active | |
| 5.9 km² | 7 km N of Constantine, Algeria | Active | |
| 11 km² | 15 km N of Biskra, Algeria | Active | |
| 3.5 km² | 77 km WSW of Bir el Ater, 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 | |
| 4.1 km² | 101 km WNW of El Menia, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 10 km SW of Mecheria, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 4.8 km² | 11 km NNW of Souk Ahras, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 70 km² | 57 km WSW of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 3.7 km² | 29 km SW of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 3.1 km² | 60 km WNW of Ouargla, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 25 km W of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 9.4 km² | 149 km SSE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 196 km NE of Illizi, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 12 km E of El Tarf, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 24 km² | 24 km SSW of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 6 km W of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 46 km ESE of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 68 km² | 15 km S of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 36 km WNW of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 59 km W of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | near Hammamet, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 40 km N of Constantine, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | near Azzaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 16 km SSE of Bejaia, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 57 km WNW of Constantine, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 148 km² | 18 km N of Heliopolis, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | near Tizi Gheniff, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 11 km WNW of Collo, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 23 km E of Barbacha, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 59 km² | 13 km NW of Saida, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 14 km WSW of Constantine, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 18 km ESE of Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 18 km ENE of Constantine, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 9 km NW of Sidi Amar, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 45 km SSW of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 28 km² | 48 km WSW of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 16 km E of Sour el Ghozlane, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 71 km² | 17 km W of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 50 km NNW of Constantine, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 22 km S of Tighenif, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 40 km N of Constantine, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 7 km SW of Ouled Mimoun, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 18 km WSW of Saida, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 55 km WSW of Saida, Algeria | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 km² | near El Milia, Algeria | Active | |
| 148 km² | 18 km N of Heliopolis, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 86 km² | 39 km N of Setif, Algeria | Active | |
| 71 km² | 17 km W of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 70 km² | 57 km WSW of Annaba, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 68 km² | 15 km S of Jijel, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 59 km² | 13 km NW of Saida, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 49 km² | 37 km ENE of Oran, Algeria | Active | |
| 40 km² | 6 km E of Skikda, Algeria | Active | |
| 34 km² | 52 km WNW of Berriane, Algeria | Active | |
| 31 km² | 40 km N of Constantine, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 30 km² | 156 km NNE of Illizi, Algeria | Active | |
| 29 km² | 229 km SSE of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active | |
| 29 km² | 7 km SW of Ouled Mimoun, Algeria | Inactive | |
| 29 km² | 10 km WSW of Hassi Messaoud, Algeria | Active |
Regions
- Algiers Province
- Oran Province
- Boumerdes Province
- Chlef Province
- Aïn Defla Province
- Béjaia Province
- Tizi Ouzou Province
- Blida Province
- Batna
- Medea Province
- Mascara Province
- Constantine Province
- Sétif Province
- Jijel Province
- M'Sila Province
- Tissemsilt Province
- Relizane Province
- Mostaganem Province
- Tipaza Province
- Djelfa Province
- Bouira Province
- Tébessa Province
- Aïn Témouchent Province
- Biskra Province
- Tiaret Province
- Annaba
- Bordj Bou Arréridj
- Skikda Province
- Ouargla Province
- Illizi Province
- Ghardaia Province
- Saida Province
Places
- Algiers
- Oran
- Constantine
- Annaba
- Blida
- Batna
- Bab Ezzouar
- Djelfa
- Setif
- Sidi Bel Abbes
- Biskra
- Tebessa
- El Oued
- Skikda
- Tiaret
- Chlef
- Bejaia
- Tlemcen
- Mostaganem
- Bordj Bou Arreridj
- El Achir
- Souk Ahras
- Medea
- El Eulma
- Saida
- Laghouat
- M'Sila
- Jijel
- Relizane
- Bordj el Kiffan
- Guelma
- Rouiba
- Ain Beida
- Khenchela
- Bou Saada
- Mascara
- Baraki
- Tizi Ouzou
- Barika
- Ain Oussera
- Messaad
- Beni Mered
- El Khroub
- Maghnia
- Hamma Bouziane
- Khemis Miliana
- Hassi Bahbah
- Birkhadem
- Sougueur
- Ain Temouchent
- Bir el Ater
- Bouira
- Bir el Djir
- Oum el Bouaghi
- Sidi Aissa
- Besbes
- Cheria
- Tissemsilt
- Ain M'Lila
- Ali Mendjeli
- Mila
- Mohammadia
- Kolea
- Sig
- District of Taher
- Ech Chettia
- Ksar el Boukhari
- Larbaa
- Arzew
- Boufarik
- Boudouaou
- Berrouaghia
- Ain Touta
- Oued Rhiou
- Ain Defla
- Drean
- Reghaia
- Boghni
- Chelghoum el Aid
- Assi Bou Nif