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Published on 2024-03-01 10:07:46
Tonight, at 8:31 pm, a seismic tremor with a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale was recorded near Ghilizane. The Center for Research in Astronomy and Space Physics (CRAAG) located the epicenter of this tremor 6 kilometers northeast of the city. This tremor occurred after a previous one, recorded at 8:10 pm, measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale, with an epicenter located 6 kilometers southeast of Ghilizane.
Meanwhile, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 shook the region of Barbacha, Bejaia, in Algeria, on the morning of Friday, March 1, 2024, at 4:40 am local time. This earthquake, with its epicenter just 5 kilometers from Barbacha, was significantly felt in the nearby area of its origin.
No reports of human or material damage have been released by the civil protection authorities.
These seismic events highlight the need to closely monitor seismic activity in the region and emphasize the importance of preparing and raising awareness among populations about safety measures in case of earthquakes.
Recent seismic activity in Algeria
According to data provided by the specialized site Volcanodiscovery, in the last 24 hours, Algeria has recorded 2 earthquakes, the strongest reaching a magnitude of 4.1.
In the last 30 days, the country has experienced 12 earthquakes, the most intense being a magnitude of 4.6.
Among these earthquakes, 2 were of magnitude 4 or higher, 1 between 3 and 4, and 9 between 2 and 3.
These information thus highlight the recent seismic activity in Algeria and stress the importance of continuous monitoring of these natural phenomena for the safety of populations.
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