Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Egypt

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Egypt

Photo: earthquake.usgs.gov An earthquake ​measuring magnitude ⁠5.4 struck off Egypt early on Monday (August 3, 2026), the ‌German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.The ‌quake hit at ‌a ⁠depth of ⁠10 km (6 miles), according to GFZ.The Egyptian Red ​Crescent said ‌it activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where ‌the quake was ​felt, but that it had so ⁠far received no reports of casualties ‌or damage to property.In a statement, the Red Crescent urged residents to avoid buildings showing ‌signs of damage and ​to rely on official updates as ⁠authorities continued to assess ⁠the situation. Published - August 03, 2026 06:56 am IST

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