Earthquake strikes Egypt with reports of shaking across Middle East

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck north of Suez, Egypt, on the night of the report, with tremors felt across Lebanon, Gaza, Israel, and Jordan. The German Research Centre for Geosciences measured the quake at 5.4 magnitude at a depth of 10 kilometers. Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported no casualties or property damage, while the Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan and urged residents to avoid structurally damaged buildings.