- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Egypt early on Monday.
- The earthquake occurred at 3 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) northeast of the seaport city of Suez.
- The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where the earthquake was felt.
- There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries, casualties, or property damage.
- Humanitarian organizations urged residents to avoid buildings showing signs of structural damage.
- The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) measured the quake at magnitude 5.4, with a depth of 6 miles (10 kilometers).
- Damaging earthquakes are uncommon in the northeast African country.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Egypt early Monday, occurring at 3 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) northeast of the seaport city of Suez. The German Research Centre for Geosciences measured the quake at a magnitude of 5.4 and recorded its depth at 6 miles (10 kilometers).12
In response to the tremors, the Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in the affected governorates. Despite the quake's intensity, there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries, and humanitarian organizations advised residents to avoid buildings showing signs of structural damage.3456
Damaging earthquakes are rare in Egypt, with the most significant event in modern history occurring in October 1992, when a 5.8-magnitude quake struck Cairo, resulting in over 500 fatalities and widespread displacement. The current earthquake's impact remains under assessment, but officials are monitoring the situation closely.
“German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) measured the quake at magnitude 5.4 with a depth of 6 miles (10 km). The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in governorates where the quake was felt, and humanitarian organizations urged residents to avoid buildings showing structural damage.”
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