An earthquake originating in Cairo, Egypt was felt in Israel early Monday morning, according to initial reports. No details on magnitude, epicenter, or damage are available yet.
The earthquake that was initially felt in Jerusalem at 03:03 Jerusalem and subsequently reported across multiple areas has been identified as originating in the Cairo area of Egypt, with tremors felt across parts of Israel shortly after 03:00, according to initial reports. The event adds to a series of regional earthquakes in recent weeks.
The Zioneer's reporting on the event began at 03:03 Jerusalem, when local reports indicated an earthquake had been felt in Jerusalem. Within the same minute, further reports described shaking across multiple areas, with the epicenter estimated 294 km from Israel. Moments later, geolocation monitoring accounts identified Egypt as the location of the earthquake. By 03:06, Israeli media reports confirmed the tremor was also felt in the Dead Sea area, linking it to the Jerusalem event.
The region has experienced a pattern of seismic activity in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported on July 1, an earthquake was felt in central Syria near Hama. Earlier today, a separate earthquake was reported in the Dead Sea area, minutes after the Jerusalem tremor.
No details on the earthquake's magnitude, depth, or any damage or casualties have been released yet. The precise epicenter within Egypt and the possibility of aftershocks remain unconfirmed.
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