Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Off Egypt Triggers Emergency Response
A 5.4‑magnitude earthquake shook the area off Egypt’s coast early Monday.
Scientists from the German Research Centre for Geosciences said the quake was 10 km deep.
Egyptian officials moved the epicentre to 38 km from the city of Suez.
The Egyptian Red Crescent started its emergency plan in the affected governorates.
So far, no people were hurt and no buildings were damaged.
A 5.4‑magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Egypt early Monday.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences reported a depth of 10 km (6 mi).
Egyptian authorities revised the epicentre to 38 km from Suez.
The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in affected governorates.
No casualties or property damage have been reported so far.
- Who
- German Research Centre for Geosciences, Egyptian authorities, Egyptian Red Crescent
- What
- Magnitude 5.4 earthquake off Egypt
- When
- Early Monday
- Where
- Off the coast of Egypt, near Suez, 38 km from Suez
- Why
- Natural seismic event
- Magnitude
- 5.4
- Depth
- 10 km (6 mi)
- Epicentre
- 38 km from Suez
- Response
- Emergency plan activated by Egyptian Red Crescent
- Casualties
- None reported
