Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

A 4.19-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sharm El-Sheikh. The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported no casualties or damage. While Egypt is not on major seismic belts, it experiences low to moderate seismic activity due to tectonic plate boundaries.

On Thursday, a 4.19-magnitude earthquake occurred 131 kilometers north of Sharm El-Sheikh, as reported by the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG). Despite residents experiencing the tremor, there have been no reports of casualties or property damage at this time. The incident follows a series of mild earthquakes in Egypt last year, all of which did not result in significant harm.

While Egypt is not positioned on major seismic belts, it remains vulnerable to low to moderate seismic activity. This susceptibility is particularly evident in the Gulf of Suez and South Sinai regions, primarily due to the country’s proximity to tectonic plate boundaries.

In summary, the recent 4.19-magnitude earthquake near Sharm El-Sheikh illustrates Egypt’s vulnerability to seismic activities, despite its non-location on major seismic belts. Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties or damage, and this tremor follows a sequence of mild earthquakes that similarly did not pose serious threats.

Original Source: shafaq.com