Earthquake Strikes Off Egypt's Coast, Raises Concerns About Regional Vulnerabilities A 5. 0 magnitude earthquake struck off Egypt's coast in the early hours of Monday morning, centered about 22 miles north of Suez.
The quake has brought to light a pressing concern for the region: its geological vulnerabilities.
The Egyptian Red Crescent quickly activated its emergency response plan in affected governorates, indicating that authorities are taking this incident seriously.