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Egypt Today
2 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
2 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."
Al-Ahram Weekly
22-05-2025
- Science
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Egypt Thursday early morning - Society
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded 499 km north of Marsa Matrouh in the Mediterranean Sea at 6:19am Cairo Time (GMT +3) on Thursday, according to Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG). Sherif El-Hady, the head of the Seismology Department at NRIAG, revealed details of the earthquake that occurred on Thursday morning on the island of Crete. He confirmed that the tremor was felt in Egypt, but to a limited extent compared to the previous earthquake, as its epicentre was about 499 kilometres north of Marsa Matrouh. In remarks to Cairo24 news website, he noted that the National Seismic Network stations also recorded seven aftershocks of the main tremor, all measuring less than 3.5 on the Richter scale. He indicated that all aftershocks of the main earthquake were minor and went unnoticed by residents, reassuring the public that the situation is stable and there is no cause for concern. El-Hady added that the earthquake caused no loss of lives or properties. However, he affirmed that the institute had received reports from some citizens saying they felt the tremor. Last week, a similar earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Egypt in the early morning hours and was felt in Cairo, causing panic. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
CairoScene
14-05-2025
- Climate
- CairoScene
6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Egypt's Northern Coast
Tremors were felt in Cairo and Alexandria, with no casualties or damage reported, according to NRIAG. May 14, 2025 In the early hours of Wednesday, May 14th, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, approximately 421 kilometres south of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) reported that the quake struck at 1:51 AM Cairo time, at a depth of 76 kilometres. Residents in several Egyptian cities, including Cairo and Alexandria, reported feeling the tremors. Despite the widespread sensation, there have been no reports of casualties or significant property damage. The earthquake was also felt in neighboring countries, including Greece and Cyprus, where residents experienced noticeable shaking. Dr. Sherif El-Hady, head of the Seismology Department at NRIAG, noted that Cairo's soft clay soil contributed to the noticeable shaking felt by residents, as such soil types tend to amplify seismic waves. Seismic activity in the eastern Mediterranean is not uncommon due to the region's complex tectonic boundaries. Egyptian authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
