A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near the Suez Canal in Egypt on Monday afternoon, according to a report from the Insider Paper news account. No casualties or damage have been reported. The tremor follows a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Egypt earlier today that was felt in southern and central Israel, as The Zioneer reported.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near the Suez Canal in Egypt on Monday afternoon, according to a report from the Insider Paper news account. The epicenter was located near the Suez Canal, a critical waterway. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have emerged.
The quake is the second significant seismic event to strike Egypt today. Earlier Monday, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake with its epicenter in Egypt was felt across southern and central Israel, as The Zioneer reported. That tremor caused no reported casualties or damage.
The Suez Canal region is not typically associated with strong seismic activity, though the area sits on the northern edge of the African Plate. The Zioneer will continue to monitor for further updates.
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