Northern Algeria sits on the active boundary between the African and Eurasian plates. This page pulls real records for Algeria: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Algeria.
Check Algeria hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Algeria - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Algeria - FAQ
Is Algeria at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quake every 5 years nearby of magnitude 4+ within 666 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data.
What was the biggest earthquake in Algeria?
We don't have a standout large earthquake on record close to Algeria in the modern catalog, though smaller quakes can still occur.
Does Algeria get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 666 km of Algeria in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Algeria?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.