# Egypt hit by 5.4 magnitude earthquake, no casualties reported 2026-08-08T15:45:37+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck off Egypt early on Monday (August 3, 2026), the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake hit at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), according to GFZ. The Egyptian Red Crescent said it activated its emergency response plan in governorates where the quake was felt, but has so far received no reports of casualties or property damage. In a statement, the Red Crescent urged residents to avoid damaged buildings and rely on official updates. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: disaster response, earthquake, Egypt, GFZ, Red Crescent Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/egypt-hit-by-5-4-magnitude-earthquake-no-casualties-reported/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/egypt-hit-by-5-4-magnitude-earthquake-no-casualties-reported/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.