5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Algeria’s Medea Province

On October 1, 2023, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Medea province of Algeria, felt widely across the capital and neighboring areas but resulted in no reported injuries or damage. Emergency teams are conducting safety evaluations.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Algeria, specifically affecting the northwestern region of Mihoub in the Medea province, at 10:50 a.m. local time today. Reports from Algerie360 reference data from the Research Center in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Geophysics regarding the incident. Residents in the capital and surrounding areas experienced the tremor, which resulted in public alarm but no injuries or damage.

Citizens in Algiers and nearby provinces, including Blida, Medea, Bouira, Boumerdes, and Tizi-Ouzou, reported feeling the quake. Despite the panic it caused, there have been no reported material damages or injuries. The rapid response teams are currently assessing infrastructure to ensure the safety of residents.

Algeria’s Civil Protection Agency has announced that they are conducting reconnaissance operations in areas impacted by the quake, including Algiers and Tizi Ouzou. They confirmed that no injuries were reported, ensuring a swift assessment of the situation in the affected provinces, which includes Bouira, Medea, Boumerdes, and Blida.

In summary, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Algeria’s Medea province today, causing tremors that were felt in several regions, including the capital. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or material damage. The Civil Protection units are actively ensuring the safety of citizens through thorough inspections of affected areas.

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