4.19-Magnitude Earthquake Near Sharm El-Sheikh: No Casualties Reported
On Thursday, a 4.19-magnitude earthquake struck near Sharm El-Sheikh, reported by NRIAG. Residents felt the tremor, but there were no injuries or property damage. Egypt, while not on a major seismic belt, is prone to low to moderate seismic activity, particularly in specific regions.
On Thursday, a 4.19-magnitude earthquake occurred 131 kilometers north of Sharm El-Sheikh, as reported by the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG). While residents experienced the tremor, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to property.
This seismic event is part of a series of mild earthquakes that were recorded across Egypt last year, none of which inflicted substantial harm. Although Egypt is not situated on a major seismic belt, it is still vulnerable to low to moderate seismic activities due to its location near tectonic plate boundaries, particularly around the Gulf of Suez and South Sinai.
In conclusion, the recent earthquake off the coast of Sharm El-Sheikh highlights Egypt’s susceptibility to minor seismic activity despite not being on a major fault line. The absence of casualties or significant property damage offers reassurance to the public, emphasizing that while seismic events may occur, they do not always result in severe consequences.
Original Source: shafaq.com
