Earthquake of 5.6 hits northeast of Sharm El Sheikh

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Egypt early today. Its epicenter was located 61 kilometers northeast of Sharm El Sheikh at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Egyptian National Institute of Astronomical Research. The German Center for Earth Sciences reported its strength as 5.4 magnitudes. Residents of Cairo felt the tremors, and authorities have not yet received reports of injuries or damages. The Red Crescent activated its emergency plan and advised against approaching old or cracked buildings. This earthquake is among the strongest to hit Egypt in recent years, events that have been less deadly than the 1992 earthquake, which resulted in over 540 deaths.

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