5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Algeria, Causes Panic but No Damage

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Algeria’s Medea province today, felt in Algiers and neighboring areas, causing panic but no reported injuries or damage. Response teams are assessing the situation for public safety.

On the morning of today, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in Algeria, specifically in the northwestern Mihoub region of the Medea province. According to Algerie360, the seismic event took place at 10:50 a.m., as reported by the Research Center in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Geophysics.

Residents in the capital, Algiers, and adjacent provinces, including Blida, Medea, Bouira, Boumerdes, and Tizi-Ouzou, experienced the tremors, which incited panic among the populace. Fortunately, there have been no reports of material damage or injuries resulting from the quake.

In response to the earthquake, teams have been deployed to assess public infrastructure to ensure safety. Algeria’s Civil Protection announced that their units are conducting reconnaissance operations in the affected regions, reaffirming that no injuries or significant damage have been reported so far.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Algeria, specifically affecting the Medea province and surrounding areas. Residents reported feeling the tremors, leading to initial panic; however, no injuries or material damage have been confirmed. Response teams are actively monitoring the situation to secure public safety and evaluate infrastructure integrity.

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