Earthquake of 4.19 Magnitude Strikes Near Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
A 4.19-magnitude earthquake struck near Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Thursday, with residents reporting the tremor but no damage or casualties. This event is consistent with the mild seismic activity recorded in the region over the past year, linked to the proximity of tectonic plate boundaries.
On Thursday, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.19 occurred approximately 131 kilometers north of Sharm El-Sheikh, as reported by the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG). Residents in the vicinity felt the tremor; however, there have been no reports of casualties or property damage thus far, as outlined by News.Az and foreign media outlets.
This seismic event follows a series of mild earthquakes observed in Egypt over the past year, all of which resulted in no significant harm. Although Egypt is not situated on a primary seismic belt, it is still prone to low to moderate seismic activity, especially in regions such as the Gulf of Suez and South Sinai, primarily due to its closeness to tectonic plate boundaries.
In summary, a 4.19-magnitude earthquake occurred near Sharm El-Sheikh without causing any casualties or damage. This incident is part of a trend of mild seismic activity in Egypt, indicating the country’s susceptibility to such events despite not being on a major seismic belt.
Original Source: news.az
