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5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Cairo and Suez Canal

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A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Cairo and areas near the Suez Canal. Egyptian authorities have reported no casualties or property damage so far.

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale shook Cairo and the towns near the Suez Canal.2,1 The tremor occurred at 03:00 local time (02:00 in mainland Spain) on Monday, August 3, 2026.2 The epicenter was located 38 kilometers from the city of Suez, according to the Egyptian geophysical institute.2

Egyptian authorities have reported no casualties or property damage so far.2,1 The quake was felt in Cairo and in areas around the Suez Canal.2,1

Why it matters

  • The Suez Canal is a 193 km artificial waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, through which around 12% of world maritime trade passes.2

  • The Egyptian Geophysical Institute is the official authority in charge of recording and analyzing seismic movements in the country.2

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2 source reports

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  1. 1

    DW Espanol · DE

    Un terremoto poco profundo de magnitud 5,2 sacude El Cairo

    Aug 3, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Spanish

  2. 2

    20minutos · ES

    Un terremoto de magnitud 5,2 sacude El Cairo y la zona del canal de Suez

    Aug 3, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Spanish

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