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Cairo rocked by rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake as buildings shake in Egypt
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Cairo rocked by rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake as buildings shake in Egypt

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Cairo, Egypt, early on August 3, 2026, causing significant tremors felt throughout the city and surrounding areas. The epicenter was located in Suez, approximately 25 miles from Cairo's city center, with the quake reaching a depth of 6.2 miles. Both the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) initially revised the magnitude to 5.3. While there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, residents described the shaking as intense and unusual, with some noting that buildings appeared to shake unnaturally. Social media posts and video footage captured the experience, highlighting the rarity of such an event in Egypt. Historical context includes a deadly 1992 earthquake near Cairo and the 2023 Turkey-Syria quakes that were also felt in Egypt.

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Cairo rocked by rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake as buildings shake in Egypt

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Cairo, Egypt, early on August 3, 2026, causing significant tremors felt throughout the city and surrounding areas. The epicenter was located in Suez, approximately 25 miles from Cairo's city center, with the quake reaching a depth of 6.2 miles. Both the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) initially revised the magnitude to 5.3. While there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, residents described the shaking as intense and unusual, with some noting that buildings appeared to shake unnaturally. Social media posts and video footage captured the experience, highlighting the rarity of such an event in Egypt. Historical context includes a deadly 1992 earthquake near Cairo and the 2023 Turkey-Syria quakes that were also felt in Egypt.

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