Seismic activity

5.8 quake shakes Algeria, no damage

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Algeria with no casualties or damage reported as civil protection teams carried out assessments.

It follows a series of tremors in recent weeks, including a volcanic eruption, raising concerns about escalating seismic activity.

Ethiopia was struck by a 5.5 magnitude earthquake in the Afar region, triggering a nearby volcanic eruption.

Aftershocks continue to rattle northern Morocco following a powerful earthquake in September.