Seismic monitoring agencies have revised the magnitude of this morning's earthquake in Egypt to 5.3, according to reports. The tremor was felt in parts of southern Israel. No casualties or damage have been reported.
Seismic monitoring agencies have revised the magnitude of this morning's earthquake in Egypt to 5.3, according to reports. The tremor, which originated in Egypt, was felt in parts of southern Israel. No casualties or damage have been reported in either Egypt or Israel.
The Zioneer reported at 03:03 Jerusalem that an earthquake was felt in Jerusalem, with initial reports indicating a magnitude of 5.7 centered in Cairo. Within minutes, the magnitude was updated to 5.9, and then raised to a preliminary 6.0. The latest revision now places the magnitude at 5.3, reflecting updated seismic data.
This earthquake follows a pattern of seismic activity in the Mediterranean region, including a magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Crete on June 20 and a 5.6-magnitude event off Greece on July 2, as previously reported by The Zioneer. The epicenter of today's quake remains under assessment.
The exact depth and precise location of the epicenter have not yet been confirmed. No further significant revisions are expected at this time.
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