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title: "Earthquake of Magnitude 5.3 Shakes Egypt, Tremors Felt in Cairo"
url: https://alitoday.com/earthquake-of-magnitude-5-3-shakes-egypt-tremors-felt-in-cairo/
date: 2026-08-03
modified: 2026-08-03
author: "Alitoday"
description: "CAIRO : A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Egypt's northeastern Ismailia province early Monday, according to Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The earthquake occurred at around 3:00 a.m. local time..."
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  - "Cairo"
  - "Earthquake"
  - "Egypt"
  - "MENA"
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# Earthquake of Magnitude 5.3 Shakes Egypt, Tremors Felt in Cairo

**CAIRO **: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Egypt's northeastern Ismailia province early Monday, according to Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

The [earthquake ](https://alitoday.com/tag/earthquake/)occurred at around 3:00 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) at a depth of 5.47 kilometers (3.4 miles).

The tremors were felt in several parts of the country, including the capital [Cairo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo), prompting residents to leave their homes in some areas.

However, there were no immediate reports of deaths, injuries, or property damage.

The Egyptian Red Crescent said it had not received any reports of casualties or damage.

As a precaution, the organization advised people to stay away from old or visibly damaged buildings until safety checks are completed.

Meanwhile, Egypt's Health Ministry activated its emergency response plan and placed hospitals across the country on maximum alert to respond quickly if needed.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and no major damage has been reported so far.