A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Médéa Province, Algeria, on Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across several nearby regions, including Algiers, Tizi Ouzou, Bouira, Boumerdès, and Blida.

According to the Center for Research in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Geophysics (CRAAG), the earthquake occurred at 10:50 AM local time, with its epicenter located 9 kilometers northwest of Mihoub in Médéa Province.

The Algerian Civil Protection Authority confirmed that no injuries or material damage were reported. Emergency teams were deployed to assess the situation and ensure the safety of residents.

Algeria is known for frequent seismic activity, with the same region experiencing a 5.3-magnitude earthquake in 2016 that injured 20 people and caused damage to several old buildings.