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An earthquake βmeasuring magnitude β 5.4 struck off Egypt early on Monday (August 3, 2026), the βGerman Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
The βquake hit at βa β depth of β 10 km (6 miles), according to GFZ.
The Egyptian Red βCrescent said βit activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where βthe quake was βfelt, but that it had so β far received no reports of casualties βor damage to property.
In a statement, the Red Crescent urged residents to avoid buildings showing βsigns of damage and βto rely on official updates as β authorities continued to assess β the situation.
Published – August 03, 2026 06:56 am IST