Tremors felt in southern Israel after magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Egypt, no damage reported

Tremors were felt across southern Israel and the Dead Sea region early Monday following a magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck near the Egyptian city of Suez. The earthquake, which occurred in the Sinai Peninsula, was also detected by the German Research Centre for Geosciences at a magnitude of 5.4 and a depth of 10 kilometers.

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An earthquake measuring 5.6 in magnitude struck 38 km. north of the Egyptian city of Suez, Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics said.

Egyptian authorities were quick to respond, with the Egyptian Red Crescent activating its emergency response plan across affected governorates. However, both the Red Crescent and Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics stated that no reports of casualties or property damage had been received. The Red Crescent advised residents to avoid structurally damaged buildings and to follow official updates as the situation was assessed.

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The Egyptian Red Crescent said it activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where the quake was felt, but that it had so far received no reports of casualties or damage to property.

An alert received on Android devices in Israel indicated a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale. Israel's Home Front Command Center confirmed that the earthquake originated in the Sinai Peninsula and stated there were no warnings regarding potential aftershocks in Israel. The incident highlights the region's seismic activity and the interconnectedness of its populations to such natural events.

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The institute said it had received no reports of casualties or damage to property.