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Strong earthquake hits Egypt felt across region
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck eastern Egypt, specifically north of the Suez City, in the early hours of today, causing panic among residents in Cairo and several governorates. The quake lasted more than 15 seconds and was felt over a wide area, from Cairo to Al-Arish, with buildings trembling and collapsing in some areas. Authorities immediately activated the emergency health plan, confirming that no injuries or material damages have been reported so far, while warning people to stay away from old buildings or those showing cracks. Residents in several countries, including Israel and Gaza Strip, also felt the tremor. The United States Geological Survey estimated its strength at 5.0, while initial assessments in Egypt raised the magnitude to 5.5. The most notable earthquake in recent history remains the October 12, 1992 quake, which had a magnitude of 5.8 and resulted in the death of over 540 people.
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