Archive · 3 Aug 2026
5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Egypt’s Suez City
A 5.3‑magnitude earthquake shook the area just north of Suez city in Egypt on August 3, 2024.
It was only 10 kilometers deep, which is relatively shallow.
The quake was later said to be 38 kilometers from Suez.
Nobody was hurt, and no injuries were reported.
The Egyptian Red Crescent started its emergency plan and told people to keep up with official news.
Videos on social media showed the shaking, but no damage was mentioned.
The US Geological Survey confirmed the quake’s details.
The event was a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere, even in places that don’t usually get them.
A 5.3‑magnitude earthquake struck northeast of Suez, Egypt, on August 3, 2024.
The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 mi) and was later revised to an epicenter 38 km from Suez.
No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.
The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan and urged authorities to follow official updates.
Social‑media videos captured the violent tremors, but no damage reports were mentioned.
- Who
- Egyptian Red Crescent and US Geological Survey
- What
- A 5.3‑magnitude earthquake
- When
- August 3, 2024
- Where
- Northeast of Suez city, Egypt
- Why
- Natural seismic activity
- Magnitude
- 5.3
- Depth
- 10 km (6 mi)
- Epicenter
- 38 km from Suez
- Date
- August 3, 2024
- Casualties
- None reported