Stories from Algiers · Algeria

Algeria has been struck by an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale. Algeria was struck by a magnitude 4.9 earthquake, according to Radio TSF.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in northern Algeria on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The tremor had a depth of 10 kilometers. The event was recorded at latitude 35.65 and longitude 5.97.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Northern Algeria at 23:16:12 UTC on June 3, 2026. The epicenter was located at 5.88°E 35.57°N with a depth of 10 km. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was confirmed by seismic data with its epicenter 29 km northwest of Batna, Algeria.

Russian naval forces engaged a Turkish fleet attempting to gain control of the wind. The Turkish fleet was reportedly outmaneuvered and forced to retreat. Details regarding the engagement and its location were not immediately specified.

Algeria is preparing to open new land plots for tourism development, with nearly $2 billion invested in the sector.

France's minister is set to visit Algeria to discuss bilateral relations. This comes after a period of strained relations.

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is scheduled to visit Algiers on Monday to discuss diplomatic relations.

Six immigrants were found dead near Calais, France. The Algerian capital, Algiers, is among the areas experiencing severe weather. Separately, six people died in flooding in Algiers, Algeria. Further information on the extent of the flooding was not immediately available.

Two priests were killed in the capital city of Algiers in May 1994. The incident prompted embassies to urge their citizens to leave the country.

A 31-year-old French farmer remains missing. Her partner, identified as the main suspect, was arrested in Algeria at the end of April.