5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Suez, Egypt
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US Geological Survey, Egyptian Red Crescent
Suez, Egypt
August 3, 2026
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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 22 miles north of Suez, Egypt, at 3 a.m. local time on Monday. No immediate reports of casualties or property damage were recorded. The Egyptian Red Crescent has activated emergency response plans.
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