Medea, Algeria – A moderate earthquake struck the province of Medea this evening, according to reports. The tremor, registering 3.9 on the Richter scale, occurred at approximately 19:25 local time.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 7 kilometers south of the town of Sedraia, within the Khelb El Kebir district. The information was released by the Center for Research in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics (CRAAG).
While the earthquake was reportedly felt by some residents in the area, initial reports indicate that there has been no significant damage or injuries.
DZWatch has contacted local authorities for comment and further details regarding the situation.
The Civil Protection services have confirmed that they have not received any distress calls and have not undertaken any interventions following the seismic activity. This suggests that the earthquake did not result in any casualties or material damage.
Algeria is located in a seismically active region, and minor earthquakes are relatively common. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and are prepared to respond if necessary. We will continue to update this developing story as more information becomes available.
