The magnitude of the early Monday morning earthquake in Egypt has been revised to 5.9, according to The Zioneer. Residents in southern and central Israel report feeling the tremor. No casualties or damage have been reported.
The magnitude of the earthquake originating in Egypt has been revised upward to 5.9, according to The Zioneer. This is the third update on the tremor, which was felt in southern and central Israel. No casualties or damage have been reported.
The Zioneer first reported the earthquake at 03:31 Jerusalem, when it was felt in southern Israel. At 07:56 Jerusalem, the magnitude was revised to 5.4, with reports of damage in Egypt but no casualties. This latest update, from 08:22 Jerusalem, revises the magnitude further to 5.9.
Seismic monitoring agencies have provided multiple estimates throughout the morning, with initial readings ranging from 5.3 to 6.0. The current figure of 5.9 aligns with an earlier Android alert that reported the same magnitude. The earthquake was felt by residents in southern Israel and the Dead Sea area, and later reports indicated it was also felt in central Israel.
No casualties or damage have been reported in Israel. The situation remains under review, but no further updates are expected at this time.
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