Moderate Earthquake Occurs Off Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
A 4.19-magnitude earthquake struck 131 kilometers north of Sharm El-Sheikh on Thursday. Residents felt the tremor, yet there were no reports of injuries or damages. This event is part of a trend of mild earthquakes in Egypt, which, while not on major seismic belts, remains vulnerable due to nearby tectonic boundaries.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.19 occurred on Thursday, located 131 kilometers north of Sharm El-Sheikh, as reported by the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG). Residents in the area did experience the tremor; however, as of now, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to property.
This earthquake follows a pattern of mild seismic activity in Egypt over the past year, where similar tremors were recorded without causing significant harm. Although Egypt is not situated on one of the world’s principal seismic belts, it is still vulnerable to low to moderate seismic events, particularly in regions like the Gulf of Suez and South Sinai, due to its proximity to tectonic plate boundaries.
The recent earthquake off the coast of Sharm El-Sheikh highlights Egypt’s susceptibility to seismic activity, though it has not resulted in any reported injuries or damages. The area has experienced a series of similar minor earthquakes, underscoring the ongoing geological phenomena affecting the region despite its position outside of major seismic zones.
Original Source: shafaq.com
