Magnitude 5.3 Quake Strikes Near Suez, Felt 41 Kilometers Away in Cairo
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Updated · Inquirer.net · Aug 3
Magnitude 5.3 Quake Strikes Near Suez, Felt 41 Kilometers Away in Cairo
3 articles · Updated · Inquirer.net · Aug 3
Summary
A shallow 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit at 0000 GMT about 41 kilometers north-northeast of Suez, according to the US Geological Survey.
Cairo residents felt the tremors, extending the impact beyond the Suez area, though no immediate casualties or damage were reported.
The quake follows other early Monday reports placing the epicenter near Suez and prompted Egyptian authorities to monitor for any aftereffects or emergency needs.