5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Egypt
The quake occurred at 3 a.m. local time about 22 miles north of the Egyptian city of Suez, the US Geological Survey said.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Egypt early Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 3 a.m. local time, near the seaport city of Suez, approximately 22 miles northeast of the city. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a slightly higher magnitude of 5.4, with the quake registering a depth of 6 miles (10 kilometers).
The Egyptian Red Crescent announced the activation of its emergency response plan in the affected governorates, but reported no immediate casualties or property damage. Humanitarian groups advised residents to stay away from buildings displaying signs of structural damage. Seismic activity of this magnitude is rare in Egypt. The deadliest earthquake in the country's modern history occurred in October 1992, when a 5.8-magnitude quake shook Cairo, claiming over 500 lives and displacing thousands.
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