The key facts

  • A magnitude 4 earthquake occurred in Blida Province in northern Algeria
  • The tremors were recorded at 8:30 local time, with the epicenter 3 km east of Oued Djer
  • According to the authorities, there were no casualties or destruction

What Happened

A magnitude 4 earthquake occurred on Friday in the northern Algerian province of Blida. Algeria's civil defense service reported that the tremors were recorded by the Research Center for Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics at 8:30 a.m. local time (07:30 GMT). The epicenter was located 3 km east of the town of Oued Djer in Blida Province. According to local authorities, there were no casualties or material damage.