A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Egypt early on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, at 3 a.m. local time (0000 GMT), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake's epicenter was located about 22 miles (36 kilometers) northeast of the seaport city of Suez.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) recorded the earthquake at a slightly higher magnitude of 5.4 and noted the depth at approximately 6 miles (10 kilometers).
In response, the Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where the earthquake was felt. Humanitarian organizations have urged residents to avoid buildings showing signs of structural damage.
There have been no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. Damaging earthquakes are rare in Egypt, with the deadliest modern quake occurring in October 1992—a 5.8-magnitude event in Cairo that killed over 500 people and displaced thousands.
Sources:
- The quake occurred at 3 a.m. local time about 22 miles north of the Egyptian city of Suez, the US Geological Survey said.
- The Egyptian Red Crescent said it had activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where the earthquake was felt.
- The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) measured the earthquake at magnitude 5.4 and recorded the depth at 6 miles.
No further details on damage or casualties have been reported as of this writing.
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