Event Brief
Magnitude 5.4 quake tremors felt in southern Israel
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Summary: A magnitude 5.4 earthquake at 6 miles deep was felt in southern Israel after striking Egypt.
WHO: German Research Centre for Geosciences
WHAT: Magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Egypt at a depth of 6 miles, with tremors felt in southern Israel.
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 11:28 PM ET
WHERE: Southern Israel
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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