A new report on Monday morning indicates a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in Egypt, which was felt in southern Israel and the Dead Sea area, according to Israeli media. The tremor occurred around 3 AM Jerusalem time. No casualties or damage have been reported. Earlier reports, as covered by The Zioneer, estimated the magnitude at 5.3.
A new report on Monday morning revised the magnitude of the overnight earthquake in Egypt to 5.7, higher than the previous estimate of 5.3. The tremor, which struck around 3 AM Jerusalem time, was felt across southern Israel, including the Dead Sea area. No casualties or damage have been reported.
The Zioneer first reported the earthquake at 03:31 Jerusalem, noting an epicenter in Egypt with tremors felt in southern Israel. At 04:56 Jerusalem, seismic monitoring agencies revised the magnitude down to 5.3. The latest figure of 5.7 represents an upward revision, though the source of the new data has not been independently confirmed.
Magnitude estimates have fluctuated during the overnight hours. As The Zioneer reported at 03:31, initial reports varied widely, with some sources placing the magnitude at 5.9 or even 6.0 before settling at 5.3 in the 04:56 update. The new report now returns to a 5.7 rating, in line with some earlier assessments. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and other agencies are expected to provide further clarification.
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