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Summary of the Earthquake Incident in Médéa, Algeria
On a Tuesday morning, a significant earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the wilaya of Médéa, Algeria. The quake was registered at 10:50 AM, with its epicenter located 9 kilometers northwest of the commune of Mihoub. Despite the intensity of the tremor, the civil protection services reported no casualties or damage to property.
In the wake of the earthquake, the civil protection authorities initiated reconnaissance operations across various affected regions, including the capital, Algiers, and the neighboring wilayas of Boumerdes, Blida, Bouira, and Tizi Ouzou. Nassim Bernaoui, the deputy director of information and statistics at the civil protection agency, confirmed that these operations are ongoing, focusing on assessing the psychological impact on the local population. Teams specialized in emergency response have been deployed and are on alert to handle potential aftershocks or related incidents.
The immediate response underscores the preparedness of civil protection services in monitoring situations that may cause public distress, allowing them to act quickly to ensure community safety and calm.
Thus far, the authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and provide reassurance to affected communities while maintaining a state of readiness for any further developments following the earthquake.
