6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Egypt's Northern Coast
Tremors were felt in Cairo and Alexandria, with no casualties or damage reported, according to NRIAG.
In the early hours of Wednesday, May 14th, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, approximately 421 kilometres south of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) reported that the quake struck at 1:51 AM Cairo time, at a depth of 76 kilometres.
Residents in several Egyptian cities, including Cairo and Alexandria, reported feeling the tremors. Despite the widespread sensation, there have been no reports of casualties or significant property damage.
The earthquake was also felt in neighboring countries, including Greece and Cyprus, where residents experienced noticeable shaking.
Dr. Sherif El-Hady, head of the Seismology Department at NRIAG, noted that Cairo's soft clay soil contributed to the noticeable shaking felt by residents, as such soil types tend to amplify seismic waves.
Seismic activity in the eastern Mediterranean is not uncommon due to the region's complex tectonic boundaries. Egyptian authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
