A magnitude 5.9 earthquake originating near Egypt was felt across Israel early this morning, according to an alert received on Android devices. The epicenter was approximately 316 km from Israel, and the tremor was felt in various parts of the country. No casualties or damage have been reported.
The magnitude of the earthquake that struck near Egypt early this morning has been confirmed at 5.9, with the epicenter located approximately 316 kilometers from Israel, according to the latest update at 03:15 Jerusalem. The tremor occurred at around 03:00 Jerusalem and was felt across multiple areas in Israel. No casualties or structural damage have been reported.
The Zioneer first reported the earthquake at 03:03 Jerusalem, with initial reports of tremors felt in Jerusalem, followed by indications of a seismic event 294 kilometers from Israel. Subsequent updates at the same time identified the epicenter in Egypt, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 centered in Cairo. A consolidated bulletin at 03:08 Jerusalem confirmed the earthquake originated in the Cairo area. The magnitude has now been revised upward to 5.9, and the epicenter distance updated to 316 kilometers.
The quake occurs amid a period of regional seismic activity, as The Zioneer has previously reported. On July 19, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck western Iran, and on July 18, a magnitude 5.0 tremor was recorded in southeastern Turkey. No connection between these events has been established.
No additional details on the earthquake's impact are available at this time. The magnitude and epicenter data may be further refined as more information becomes available.
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