# Egypt Suez earthquake response

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-suez-earthquake-response
> Updated: 2026-08-03T06:47:11.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 2.

On 3 August 2026 a moderate magnitude‑5.5/5.6 earthquake struck north of Suez at about 03:00 local time, with the epicentre roughly 38 km north of the city and a depth of around 10 km. Seismic agencies—including the USGS, the European‑Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the German Research Centre for Geosciences and Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics—reported magnitudes between 5.0 and 5.6. The shaking was felt across Egypt and in Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and the United Kingdom. No injuries or significant material damage were recorded; isolated reports of a balcony collapse and a partial building collapse produced no casualties.

Egypt activated its national emergency response plan. The Health Ministry, led by Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, raised hospital readiness, while the Egyptian Red Crescent dispatched rescue teams. Ambulance services were mobilised and field assessments overseen by Minister Manal Awad inspected vulnerable structures in Cairo, Beheira, Suez and Gharbia, evacuating residents where needed and reinforcing roofs and walls. The Suez Canal was closely monitored but remained operational. A 24‑hour coordination centre kept authorities on high alert, and social‑media footage captured the event, underscoring Egypt’s exposure to moderate seismic activity despite its location away from major fault lines.

## Claims

- No injuries, fatalities or significant material damage were reported. (corroborated by 30 sources)
- Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar activated the national emergency response plan. (corroborated by 30 sources)
- The Egyptian Red Crescent urged residents to avoid old and dilapidated buildings. (corroborated by 30 sources)
- The earthquake occurred at about 03:00 local time on 3 August 2026. (corroborated by 29 sources)
- The epicentre was located about 38 km north of Suez at a depth of roughly 10 km. (corroborated by 29 sources)
- The tremor was felt in Egypt, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and parts of the United Kingdom. (corroborated by 26 sources)
- The quake’s magnitude was reported between 5.0 and 5.6, with NRIAG reporting 5.5 and USGS reporting 5.0. (corroborated by 21 sources)
- Authorities began monitoring the Suez Canal for possible operational impacts. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics is analysing the data and will issue a final magnitude after review. (corroborated by 19 sources)
- The US Geological Survey reported a magnitude of about 5.0 for the quake. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The health minister directed ambulance services to be at maximum preparedness. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Initial magnitude estimates ranged between 4.7 and 5.7 on the Richter scale. (corroborated by 7 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Egypt's Minister Manal Awad Oversees Earthquake Response

Egypt’s 5.6‑magnitude quake prompted Minister Manal Awad to raise emergency readiness, inspect old buildings in Cairo, Beheira, Suez and Gharbia, and secure sites; no injuries reported.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-minister-manal-awad-oversees-earthquake-response

### 2026-08-03: Egypt’s Suez Region Hit by Magnitude‑5+ Earthquake, No Casualties Reported

A magnitude‑5‑5 quake struck north of Suez on 3 Aug 2026, felt in Egypt and nearby countries; no casualties, emergency plans activated, and Suez Canal impact monitored.

49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eastern-mediterranean-quake-felt-across-egypt-gaza-and-region

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