Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Egypt, Felt Across Middle East

On August 3, 2026, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Egypt, with tremors felt across the Middle East, including in Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Cyprus, and southern Israel. The Egyptian Ministry of Health reported one injury, and a building collapse occurred, but no major damage was reported. Authorities responded to the early-morning quake, and citizens were advised on safety measures. The earthquake was also recorded as magnitude 5.4 or 5.5 by some sources.