Earthquake of 4.19 Magnitude Strikes Near Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

A 4.19-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 131 kilometers north of the city. Residents felt the tremor, but there are no reports of casualties or damage. Egypt, though not on a major seismic belt, can experience low to moderate seismic activity, particularly near Gulf of Suez and South Sinai due to tectonic plate proximity.

On Thursday, a 4.19-magnitude earthquake occurred 131 kilometers north of Sharm El-Sheikh, according to the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG). Residents in the surrounding areas reported feeling the tremor, yet there have been no reports of casualties or property damage at this time.

This earthquake is part of a series of minor seismic events that occurred in Egypt last year, which similarly did not result in significant damage. While Egypt is not situated on a principal seismic belt, it is, however, vulnerable to low to moderate seismic activity, especially in regions like the Gulf of Suez and South Sinai, due to its geographic closeness to tectonic plate boundaries.

In summary, the recent earthquake near Sharm El-Sheikh demonstrates Egypt’s susceptibility to seismic activities, notwithstanding its absence from major seismic zones. Residents experienced the tremor, but fortunately, there were no casualties or damage reported. Continued vigilance and preparedness are advisable as low to moderate earthquakes may recur in the region.

Original Source: shafaq.com