A 5.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Egypt — Reuters
On the night of August 2, 2026, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 struck Egypt. The tremors were felt in various parts of the country; there is currently no information on the consequences.
Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reports that the earthquake occurred 38 km north of the city of Suez after 3:00 a.m.
There have been no reports of casualties or property damage resulting from the tremors.
The Red Crescent has activated its emergency response plan in the regions where the tremors were felt. Residents have been urged to avoid buildings showing signs of structural damage and to monitor official updates. Authorities continue to assess the situation.
The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) estimated the earthquake’s magnitude at 5.4, with the epicenter located at a depth of 10 km.
This was reported by Reuters.
As a reminder, Italy was rocked by its strongest earthquake in 40 years.
Italy has begun conducting random checks on passengers arriving from Spain. This follows the decision by Giorgia Meloni’s government to temporarily reinstate border controls amid the migration crisis in Ceuta, Spain. The checks are being conducted at airports and seaports, including Rome’s Fiumicino.
