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Egypt's Strategy to Prevent 2026 Earthquake Losses
Egypt experienced an earthquake at the beginning of 2026 with a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was located 38 kilometers north of Suez, and its impact extended to Cairo and other provinces. Despite the severity of the quake, it did not cause major material losses or fatalities, with only some old buildings developing cracks and just one injury reported. The limited impact was due to the distance of the earthquake's epicenter from Cairo, which was 140 kilometers away, compared to the 1992 earthquake that was closer and more destructive. In line with modern construction practices adopted by Egypt after the 1992 earthquake, maritime navigation and trade continued as usual. Ports and the maritime transportation sector remained unaffected, and the country maintains a strict insurance system aligned with earthquake-resistant standards for buildings.
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