Earthquakes in Algeria — December 2024
1 earthquakes were recorded in Algeria during December 2024, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 16 km.
The month's largest event in Algeria was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Oued Ghoussine, Algeria on 16 December 2024 at 00:09 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Algeria in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Algeria, December 2024
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Oued Ghoussine, Algeria | 16.3 | Algeria | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Algeria in December 2024?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Algeria during December 2024, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Algeria in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.9 event near Oued Ghoussine, Algeria on 16 December 2024.
Other months in Algeria
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.