5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Egypt Without Damage
April 24, 20262113 ViewsRead Time: 1 Minutes
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Seismic monitoring stations recorded an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale in the early hours of Friday morning.
The earthquake occurred in the Eastern Mediterranean, approximately 412 kilometers north of Marsa Matrouh.
Epicenter and Depth Below Sea Level
The National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research clarified that the epicenter of the quake was located at northeastern coordinates in the Mediterranean Sea.
The depth of the earthquake was about 26.85 kilometers below the surface, which explains why it was felt lightly in some coastal areas.
No Losses or Damage in Egypt After the Earthquake
Official authorities confirmed that no human losses or material damages were recorded as a result of the earthquake.
Some residents of coastal cities felt it lightly without any significant effects on infrastructure.
Seismic Activity Linked to the Eastern Mediterranean
The Eastern Mediterranean region experiences natural seismic activity due to tectonic plate movements.
Areas such as southern Cyprus and southern Crete are among the main sources of tremors that sometimes affect the Egyptian coasts.
Experts Assure: Tremors Within Normal Range
Seismology specialists indicated that these tremors are considered part of the natural activity of the geological region.
They noted that most of them are mild and not felt, posing no direct threat to the population.
