Algiers - A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit
southeast of the Algerian capital on Friday,
shaking building and sending panicked
families rushing in the streets in Algiers and
nearby towns, witnesses and officials said.
The United States Geological Survey said
quake struck 14km southeast of Algiers with
an epicentre was recorded at a relatively
shallow depth of 10km.
There were no immediate reports of damage
or injuries, according to Algerian state
television.
In 2003, Algeria's strongest earthquake in
years - measuring 6.7 - struck the capital
and surrounding areas killing at least 2 000
people and crumbling buildings in nearby
towns of Bourmerdes and Rouiba.

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