Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response
3 Aug 2026, 06:33 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.