An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale was recorded in Guelma province on Friday, 6 November 2026. The seismic event occurred at approximately 05:24 AM.
Epicenter and Seismic Details
Geological sensors identified the epicenter of the tremor exactly one kilometer east of the Boumahra Ahmed municipality. Officials from the Centre de Recherche en Astronomie, Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG) calculated this location based on seismic readings taken during the event. The epicenter of the earthquake was located one kilometer east of the Boumahra Ahmed municipality in Guelma province.
The Centre de Recherche en Astronomie, Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG) maintains a network of monitoring stations throughout the region to track seismic activity. Data collected by these instruments allow the Centre de Recherche en Astronomie, Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG) to pinpoint the precise coordinates of tremors as they occur. By analyzing the wave patterns registered at 05:24 AM, the Centre de Recherche en Astronomie, Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG) determined the specific focal point of the movement.
Emergency Response and Public Safety
Civil Protection services of Guelma province monitored the area immediately after the ground motion was detected. These emergency teams confirmed that no interventions were required following the earthquake. Residents in the vicinity of Boumahra Ahmed reported no structural damage or injuries to authorities as a result of the seismic activity. The Civil Protection services of Guelma province reported no interventions were required following the earthquake.
Following the initial detection of the seismic event, the Civil Protection services of Guelma province initiated a standard assessment protocol. This protocol involves checking the immediate vicinity of the epicenter to determine if the tremor resulted in any hazards to the public or infrastructure. The Civil Protection services of Guelma province remained in a state of readiness throughout the morning of 6 November 2026.
The assessment conducted by the Civil Protection services of Guelma province focused on the municipality of Boumahra Ahmed and the surrounding terrain. Because the magnitude of the earthquake was 2.6, the ground motion was relatively limited in its intensity. The Civil Protection services of Guelma province confirmed that the physical integrity of buildings and public infrastructure in the area remained intact. No calls for emergency assistance were received by the Civil Protection services of Guelma province from the local population.
The residents of Boumahra Ahmed were advised by local authorities to remain calm as the situation was monitored. The seismic data provided by the Centre de Recherche en Astronomie, Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG) assisted the Civil Protection services of Guelma province in evaluating the potential impact of the tremor. As the event concluded without further seismic activity, the Civil Protection services of Guelma province completed their field observations. No further monitoring of the specific site was deemed necessary by the Civil Protection services of Guelma province after the initial verification process was finalized. The region has since returned to normal operations following the event recorded at 05:24 AM.
