The magnitude of the early morning earthquake originating in Egypt has been revised to 5.4, according to reports. The tremor caused damage but no casualties, and was felt in southern Israel as well.
The magnitude of the earthquake that originated in Egypt and was felt across southern Israel early Monday morning has been revised downward to 5.4, according to the latest reports. Damage has been reported in Egypt, but no casualties have been recorded. This revision is the latest in a series of updates since the tremor was first detected around 03:00 Jerusalem time, with earlier reports placing the magnitude at 5.7, 5.9, and even 6.0 before settling at 5.4.
The Zioneer first reported the earthquake at 03:31 Jerusalem time, noting that it was felt in southern Israel. By 05:58, following reports from Israeli media, the magnitude was updated to 5.7. The current revision to 5.4 comes from seismic monitoring agencies, which have been refining the data as more information becomes available. Throughout the sequence, no casualties have been reported, and the tremor was felt in the Dead Sea area and other parts of southern Israel.
The earthquake occurred in a region that has experienced periodic seismic activity. As The Zioneer has reported, the broader Middle East has seen several tremors in recent months, including a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in western Iran and a magnitude 5.0 earthquake in southeastern Turkey. However, the current event appears to be a natural seismic occurrence with no indication of any other cause.
Details on the damage in Egypt remain limited, and the magnitude may be subject to further refinement as additional data is analyzed. The Zioneer will continue to monitor for updates.
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