Tsunami-Earthquake near Algiers, Algeria – Secousse dangereux près d’Algers – At least 420 injuries + 6 (indirect) fatalities

07.58 UTC: Einige Leute berichten, dass sie Mittelgroße-Tsunami-Wellen im Meer gesehen zu haben. Stärkere Wellen als normal sind in der Tat möglich, da das Epizentrum des Bebens sehr nahe an der Küste lag. Starke Strömungen ist vielleicht besser beschrieben, und wir würden raten, das sehr starke Nachbeben auftreten könnten. Für echte Meter hohe Tsunami-Wellen muss der Magnitude mindestens M7 oder mehr sein. Die Art der Erdbeben ist jedoch wirklich gefährlich für Tsunamis, da es einen Subduktion Bereich gibt. Die Hauptbewegung auf und ab, so dass große Wassermassen, die während des Schütteln nach oben oder nach unten gedrückt werden. Immer, wenn Sie eine sehr starke Erschütterung an der algerischen Küste fühlen wäre es klug, sich auf höhere Berge zu bewegen!

Die Opfer des Erdbebens steigen allmählich. Nur leichte Schäden, 5 Menschen getötet und mindestens 72 verletzt.

10.13 UTC: 2 Personen machten den größten Fehler ihres Lebens durch einen Sprung aus 3. Stock vom Balkon. Sie haben es mit ihrem Leben bezahlt, sie verstaben im Krankenhaus  aufgrund ihrer schweren Verletzungen. Diese Todesfälle sind offiziell. Inoffiziell werden "mindestens" zwei andere indirekte Opfer des Erdbebens gemeldet. Sie erlagen aufgrund von  Stress, einem Herzversagen.

August 1, 2014 at 12:23 pm

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Update 12:15 UTC : The number of injuries and fatalities is still on the rise. Hospitals in all affected areas of northern Algeria, mainly Algiers, Boumerdes, Blida and Tipasa, reports at least 420 injuries, but only 21 in critical conditions. 6 people died in panic reactions or by heart attacks.
The damage was not as severe as it could be, if the epicenter would not be offshore. Nevertheless, several houses suffered major damage with collapsed walls, ceilings and/or balconies. Others developed cracks. There are no reports of completely destroyed houses, even if some families were displaced. It’s not clear if any of the reported injuries is connected to earthquake damage, but it seems that nearly all of them victims of the mass panic.

Important Update 11:00 : The victims toll of this earthquake is gradually increasing. Only slight damage BUT 5 people killed and at least 72 injured.

Update 10:47 UTC : To be trusted information comes in now that the number of injured has increased to 51. The Ministry of Interior of Algeria has setting up a crisis cell to coordinate all necessary measures after the earthquake, among them getting information from the various hospitals, inspecting houses,  buildings and infrastructure for structural damage, etc.

Update 10:13 UTC : 2 people made the biggest mistakes of their life by jumping from 3th floor balconies. They have paid it with their lives as the passed away in the hospital due to their severe injuries. These fatalities are official. Unofficially we have knowlidge of “at least” 2 other indirect earthquake victims. They succumbed due to heart failures.

Update 09:53 UTC : A (still controversial) 2011 article in an English newspaper states that Europe (Eurasian plate) maybe subducting the African plate, just reverse of what what/is going on since long time. Today’s earthquake mechanism will be great information for the University who is currently examining this theory

Update 08:10 UTC : 21 injuries, 12 in Algiers, 8 in Boumerdes and 1 in Blida

Update 07:58 UTC : Some people tell media that they have seen tsunami waves in the sea. Stronger waves than normal are indeed possible as the epicenter of the earthquake was very close to the shore. Strong currents is maybe a better word and we would advise people to stay out of the say today as very strong aftershocks can still occur. For real meter high tsunami waves the Magnitude must be at least M7 or more. The type of earthquake is however really dangerous for tsunamis as it is a subduction area. The main movement is up and down, enabling large masses of water being pushed upwards or downwards during the shaking. Whenever you feel a very strong shaking at the Algerian coast it would be wise to go for higher ground!

Update 07:52 UTC : There are reports from people jumping from balconies in higher buildings. these people are currently treated in hospital. There are also various reports mentioning cracks in buildings in Algiers and Boumerdes

Update 07:45 UTC : New reports are indicating 16 injured people and 2 fatalities. Being shaken in your bed and running outside the building is a very frightening experience. This morning this happened to millions of people who left their houses for the street, not a wise decision as running to the streets while the shaking is still going on can be much more dangerous than staying inside. Only leave the house when the shaking has stopped AND always evacuate afterwards to open spaces OR if not available to the middle of the street.

Update 07:44 UTC : The type of earthquake is Convergent or also called subduction where one plate gets over the other resulting in a mainly not so dangerous up and down movement. The most dangerous earthquakes are transform earthquakes where the main movement is horizontal. A country where often transform earthquakes are happening is Turkey. We derive our information from the earthquake type from the beach-ball below.