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Egypt Today
3 days ago
- Climate
- Egypt Today
et guide: Is Egypt vulnerable to a major earthquake?
Earthquake - file CAIRO - 3 June 2025: Egypt among other countries felt an earthquake that struck earlier Tuesday, and its measuring recorded at a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale. No injuries or damages were reported as a result. The Egyptian Red Crescent announced that its operations room detected an earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, at a depth of 62 km, in the Dodecanese Islands border area with Turkey, 129 km south-southeast of Aydın, Turkey, at 11:17 a.m. The earthquake was felt by residents of Greater Cairo, the Delta, Alexandria, and Marsa Matrouh. The current situation is stable, and no reports of human or property damage have been received so far. Egypt has felt at least three strong earthquakes in less than a month. Is Egypt safe from destructive earthquakes? Sherif El-Hadi, head of the Seismology Department at the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, explained in previous statements that Egypt is relatively safe from destructive earthquakes compared to other areas directly located on seismic belts. Although history indicates that the region may experience significant seismic activity in the long term, the timing of this event cannot be determined based on recent seismic activity. Although Egyptians have felt some recent tremors, these were mostly caused by earthquakes centered outside Egypt in seismically active areas. Egypt itself is not directly located on a seismic belt, and there is no indication that an unusually large earthquake is imminent in the near future based on these earthquakes. Recent Earthquakes and Their Feelings in Egypt Recently, some Egyptians have felt several earthquakes, all of which had their epicenters outside Egypt. This includes the earthquake that occurred at 2:00 AM Cairo local time on Tuesday, centered in Turkey. Another earthquake recently felt by Egyptians was centered south of the island of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is known for its seismic activity, and earthquakes that occur in the Mediterranean are usually non-destructive to Egypt and do not pose any immediate threat to Egyptian territory. The Possibility of Predicting Earthquakes The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics confirmed that earthquakes cannot be predicted, and that the frequency of earthquakes in the eastern Mediterranean region is normal, and the National Seismic Network monitors them in real-time.
Egypt Today
3 days ago
- General
- Egypt Today
No injuries, damages reported in Egypt after 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit early Tuesday: Official
Earthquake - file CAIRO - 3 June 2025: Egypt among other countries felt an earthquake that struck earlier Tuesday, and its measuring recorded at a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale. Dr. Sherif El-Hadi, head of the Seismology Department at the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics in Egypt reassured citizens about the earthquake that struck early today south of the Turkish border, confirming that the epicenter was approximately 600 kilometers from the city of Marsa Matrouh and that there have been no destructive effects within Egyptian territory so far. Dr. Sherif El-Hadi confirmed that the earthquake struck several countries, including Egypt, this morning, Tuesday, at 2:17 a.m. The Egyptian Red Crescent announced that its operations room detected an earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, at a depth of 62 km, in the Dodecanese Islands border area with Turkey, 129 km south-southeast of Aydın, Turkey, at 11:17 a.m. The earthquake was felt by residents of Greater Cairo, the Delta, Alexandria, and Marsa Matrouh. The current situation is stable, and no reports of human or property damage have been received so far. The Egyptian Red Crescent's operations room is monitoring the effects of the earthquake, which was felt by residents of Giza. Necessary measures have been taken, and the emergency plan has been activated. The Red Crescent affirms that Egypt has not entered the earthquake zone and urges citizens to take the necessary measures to protect themselves from the dangers of earthquakes. The Egyptian Red Crescent issues urgent instructions to citizens: Avoid approaching old buildings or those showing cracks; call the hotline (15322) to report any emergency; follow official updates; and visit the official Egyptian Red Crescent Facebook page. The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics announced an earthquake south of the Turkish border. In an official statement issued Tuesday morning, the institute confirmed that stations of the institute's national seismic monitoring network recorded an earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, 500 km north of Arish. He continued, "We reiterate that earthquakes are a natural phenomenon. Egypt does not fall within the seismic belt, and the epicenter of the current earthquake is Turkey, located in a seismically active region."
Egypt Today
4 days ago
- General
- Egypt Today
Minor earthquake strikes Giza, no reports of damage: Red Crescent
Richter Scale - CC CAIRO - 2 June 2025: The Egyptian Red Crescent called on citizens to take the necessary measures to protect themselves from earthquake hazards. The Red Crescent noted that the Red Crescent's operations room detected an earthquake measuring 2.31 on the Richter scale, at a depth of 3.17 km, near Giza at 8:10 p.m. Red Crescent stated that the earthquake is minor, situation stable, and no reports of damage The Red Crescent's operations room is monitoring the effects of the earthquake, which was felt by Giza residents. Necessary measures have been taken, and the emergency plan has been activated. The Red Crescent confirmed that the tremor was minor, and urged citizens to take the necessary measures to protect themselves from earthquake hazards. The Red Crescent issued urgent instructions to citizens: avoid approaching old buildings or those with cracks; call the hotline 15322 to report any emergency situations only; and follow official updates on the official Egyptian Red Crescent page. The Red Crescent noted that the situation is stable, with no reports of human or property damage to date.
Egypt Today
5 days ago
- Climate
- Egypt Today
First Lady appreciates ERC role during Alexandria storm
Egypt's First Lady Entissar el-Sisi CAIRO – 1 June 2025: Egypt's First Lady Enitssar El-Sisi thanked the the Egyptian Red Crescent's humanitarian role in facing the storm that hit Alexnaria in early hours of Saturday and caused several damages in the Mediterrean city. 'I would like to express my utmost appreciation and gratitude to the Egyptian Red Crescent for the rapid humanitarian response and tremendous efforts made during the storm that hit Alexandria Governorate,' the first lady said. 'You have proven that humanity knows no limits and that giving in times of hardship is the highest form of responsibility. Your honorable role is a source of pride and honor for us all,' she added, saying 'Our support goes to all of you and to everyone who extends a helping hand.' A wave of weather fluctuations hit Alexandria Governorate in the early hours of Saturday morning, with strong winds accompanied by thunderstorms, hail, and sea waves exceeding one and a half meters. The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) announced on Sunday that the preliminary findings of its field damage assessment following the wave of unstable weather that struck Alexandria Governorate yesterday. The storm brought heavy thunderstorms and strong winds exceeding 50 km/h, causing localized damage across the city. According to the ERC, emergency response teams were immediately deployed to respond to the severe weather conditions. Flood response units assisted in towing stranded vehicles and rescuing individuals trapped by floodwaters in various parts of the governorate. After the weather stabilized, ERC field teams conducted a comprehensive survey to evaluate the damage and identify urgent needs. The assessment was based on data collected through the ERC's central operations room, hotline, and distress messages received via social media. The survey results revealed that the most significant damage was sustained by private garages, uncovered residential balconies, and public billboards. Importantly, the Red Crescent confirmed that no human casualties were reported. These efforts are part of the ERC's rapid intervention plan, which reinforces its role as a key support agency for the state during natural disasters and emergency situations. The organization also urged citizens to follow official safety guidelines previously issued to minimize risks during extreme weather events.
Al-Ahram Weekly
6 days ago
- Climate
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Severe weather batters Alexandria with heavy rain, strong winds - Society
Alexandria was hit by an intense storm early Saturday, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and thunderstorms that caused widespread disruption across the northern governorate. Wind speeds reached up to 50 kilometres per hour, compounding chilly conditions and triggering dust storms in parts of the city. Several districts experienced flooding and traffic paralysis as snow and heavy downpours swept through the area. Authorities launched an emergency response, with Governor Ahmed Khaled placing all municipal bodies on high alert. Field teams worked around the clock to manage drainage, clear fallen trees and debris, and maintain traffic flow. Water pressure was temporarily reduced in some neighbourhoods to ease the strain on drainage systems. Heavy-duty sanitation vehicles were deployed in known flood-prone areas, while the Egyptian Red Crescent dispatched crews to rescue stranded vehicles and residents. The weather also disrupted education. Alexandria University postponed Saturday's exams until after the Eid Al-Adha holiday, while school exams were delayed by an hour to ensure student safety. The city's public transport authority increased bus services to assist with student travel. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority warned of continued instability, forecasting intermittent thunderstorms and rain over the northwest coast, Lower Egypt and parts of Greater Cairo. Strong winds could stir sand and dust across several regions, including Sinai and the western desert. Emergency hotlines remain active, with crisis response centres operating around the clock. Officials said all available resources have been mobilized to protect public safety and minimize disruption. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
