Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Egypt
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Egypt on Monday morning at a depth of 10 kilometers. The Egyptian Red Crescent has activated emergency protocols, though no immediate casualties or property damage have been reported.
Why it matters
The event highlights seismic activity in the region and serves as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness in earthquake-prone areas.
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.
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