It is the capital city of Wilaya ( district ) of Boumerdès . The 6.8 Mw Boumerdès earthquake shook northern Algeria with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X ( '' Extreme '' ) . More than 2,200 people were killed , over 10,000 were injured , and a moderate tsunami sank boats at the Balearic Islands . The city became the capital of the province , having the same name , according to the administrative division in 1984
Boumerdès earthquake
2003 Boumerdès earthquake
Boumerdès