A rare 5.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Egypt’s capital Cairo, according to reports from multiple outlets. Residents describe strong, sudden shaking that wakes people inside their homes and causes buildings to rock. Within minutes of the quake, locals take to social media to share accounts of being jolted from sleep and feeling vibrations throughout the city.
One report attributes the severity of the shaking to the quake being shallow, stating the tremor occurs roughly six miles below the surface. The same account characterizes the impact as intense rocking for residents across the capital. Both sources agree on the magnitude of the earthquake and the strong effects felt by people on the ground in Cairo.
At the time of the reports provided, the coverage focuses primarily on immediate experiences of residents rather than on detailed casualty figures or specific damage assessments. Further information may be needed to confirm impacts beyond the initial shaking.
