An earthquake of about magnitude 5.3 strikes near Egypt’s Suez, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Multiple outlets report the quake occurs north-northeast of Suez and is shallow, with tremors felt in Cairo. Bloomberg cites USGS data placing the epicenter roughly 41.2 kilometers (25.6 miles) north-northeast of Suez. The Inquirer also reports the quake centered about 41 kilometers (around 25 miles) north-northeast of Suez and occurred around 0000 GMT, with an AFP journalist in Cairo reporting that the shaking was felt. Deutsche Welle similarly places the event about 22 miles north of Suez and reports it occurred around 3 a.m. local time. Times of India reports a magnitude of 5.6, while citing the German Research Centre for Geosciences and notes that Egyptian authorities conduct assessments and monitoring. Across reports, there are no immediate announcements of casualties or damage, though authorities and residents are monitoring the situation.
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Egypt’s Suez, USGS reports
An earthquake of about magnitude 5.3 strikes near Egypt’s Suez, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Multiple outlets report the quake occurs north-northeast of Suez and is shallow, with trem...
- USGS reports an earthquake near Egypt’s Suez with a magnitude around 5.3.
- The quake’s epicenter is reported about 41 km north-northeast of Suez (or roughly 22 miles north).
- The earthquake is described as shallow and is felt in Cairo.
- No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage are reported.
- Some agencies report slightly different magnitudes (e.g., 5.6 from the German Research Centre for Geosciences).
An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck near Egypt's Suez city before dawn. No casualties or property damage were reported following the seismic event. The German Research Centre for Geosciences reported a magnitude of 5.4. Egyptian authorities are assessing the situation and monitoring developments. Residents are advised to avoid damaged buildings and follow official updates.
1 month agoThe quake occurred at 3 a.m. local time about 22 miles north of the Egyptian city of Suez, the US Geological Survey said.
1 month agoCAIRO — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck northeast of the Egyptian city of Suez on Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The shallow quake, which occurred at 0000 GMT, was centered about 41 kilometers (25 miles) north-northeast of Suez. An AFP journalist in the capital Cairo felt the tremors. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. /dl READ: 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan, Afghanistan...Keep on reading: Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Egypt's Suez
1 month agoThe shallow quake was felt in the capital Cairo, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
1 month agoAn earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 was recorded 41.2 kilometers (25.6 miles) north-northeast of Suez, Egypt, according to the US Geological Survey.
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