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Batna experiences 4.9 magnitude earthquake, CRAAG clarifies seismic activity
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A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the wilaya of Batna on Thursday at 00:16, with its epicenter located 2 kilometers southeast of Aïn Djasser, according to the Research Center in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics CRAAG. This follows a 3.8 magnitude tremor in the same region on Wednesday at 10:44, with an epicenter 6 kilometers southwest of Aïn Djasser. The CRAAG has addressed public concerns regarding a recent series of earthquakes across Algeria, including during the Eid Al-Adha holidays, stating that this seismic activity is normal. The center noted moderate seismic activity beginning on the first day of Eid, including a 3.0 magnitude tremor in Mihoub wilaya of Médéa and a 3.4 magnitude tremor in Timgad wilaya of Batna. A more significant event, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake, occurred at sea 50 kilometers northwest of Ghazaouet wilaya of Tlemcen, and a 3.3 magnitude tremor was felt north of Aokas wilaya of Béjaïa. The CRAAG attributes this activity to Algeria's geological position on the edge of the African tectonic plate, which converges with the Eurasian plate at approximately 5 mm per year, causing stress release through tremors. The center also highlighted that around 80 tremors are recorded monthly by the national surveillance network, with nearly 90% being imperceptible to the public. The CRAAG reassures that these events are part of the region's natural geological activity and pose no imminent danger, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and modernizin
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