A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck north of Egypt’s Suez early Monday, but authorities reported no casualties or property damage.
Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics said the quake occurred shortly after 3:00 a.m. local time, with its epicentre located about 38 kilometres north of Suez.
The Egyptian Red Crescent activated emergency response measures in governorates where the tremor was felt. It advised residents to stay away from buildings showing signs of structural damage and to rely on official updates while authorities assessed the situation.
Germany’s Research Centre for Geosciences recorded the earthquake at a slightly lower magnitude of 5.4 and estimated its depth at 10 kilometres.