The main purpose of risk reduction methodological and operational approaches is to protect
lives and properties against the impact of natural or industrial disaster. Although it is …

Blida (Algeria) is characterized by a high level of seismic exposure and vulnerability due to
its dense population and the presence of aging buildings. The historical earthquake that …

An accurate and complete seismic catalogue is fundamental for studying the temporal,
spatial, and size distribution of earthquakes. It also aids in the review of hazard assessment …

Abstract On 28 May 2016 at 23: 54 (UTC), an M w 5.4 earthquake occurred in Mihoub
village, Algeria, 60 km southeast of Algiers. This earthquake was the largest event in a …

Abstract The Africa–Eurasia plate boundary runs along Northern Algeria, which is thus an
active seismic zone. However, surface ruptures from large earthquakes are rarely observed …

Abstract The locality of Oued Djer, located about 40 km southwest of the city of Algiers, was
hit by moderate earthquake Mw= 4.7 on January 2nd, 2018 at 20: 59. We study this seismic …

Abstract The Oran region (Western Tell Atlas) was hit by two earthquakes on January 9th,
2008 (Mw= 4.7) and on June 6th, 2008 (Mw= 5.4). The two events were recorded by the …

Many moderate to large historical and instrumental events have been documented in the
Mitidja basin, affecting in particular the southern edge of the active Quaternary Mitidja basin …

Abstract On November 15, 2014, an Mw4. 3 earthquake occurred 2 km west of Mihoub
village, 60 km SE of Algiers. In this study, we retrieve the relative source-time functions of the …

In northern Algeria, large earthquakes occurred in the past as the El Asnam earthquake of
October 10th, 1980 (Ms: 7.3), one of the strongest event ever recorded in the western …