A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in Algiers on Tuesday morning. According to the National Center for Research and Earthquake Prevention, the epicenter of the earthquake was located south of the town of Shala. The earthquake was felt in several regions of the country, but there were no reports of victims or damage.
Witnesses of the earthquake shared their impressions. Some residents of the town of Rilizane reported that they felt strong jolts, their houses began to shake, but there were no reports of any damage. Emergency response services confirmed that the earthquake did not cause serious consequences.