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Sunday, August 2, 2026
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Sunday, August 2, 2026
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Egypt, is felt in Israel
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleAn earthquake measuring magnitude 5.4 has struck off Egypt, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) says.
The quake hit at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), according to GFZ.
It was also felt across southern and central Israel.
The Egyptian Red Crescent says it activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where the quake was felt, but has 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 continue to assess the situation.
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