Cairo: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Egypt in the early hours of Monday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, increasing the possibility of stronger surface tremors.
Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) recorded the quake at a slightly higher magnitude of 5.6, with the epicentre located around 38 kilometres north of Suez City at around 3 am local time.
Authorities said there were no reports of casualties or damage following the earthquake. The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in areas where tremors were felt and advised residents to avoid buildings with possible structural damage while relying on official updates.
Tremors were reported in Cairo and several northern governorates, prompting some residents to briefly leave their homes as a precaution. The earthquake was also felt in southern Israel, according to local reports.
Experts noted that Egypt is located near active tectonic zones, including the Gulf of Suez, Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba, making the region vulnerable to occasional moderate earthquakes. However, most such events generally cause little or no damage.
