A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded near 42 km NNE of Suez, Egypt on Aug 3, 2026, 12:00:33 AM (2026-08-03T00:00:33.315Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 30.3456, 32.6285.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 138 km ENE of Cairo, Egypt.
The epicentre was located at 30.3456 latitude and 32.6285 longitude near 42 km NNE of Suez, Egypt. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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