4.9 magnitude earthquake recorded north of Marsa Matrouh
The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics recorded the tremor at a depth of 16.60 kilometers.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck 353 kilometers north of Marsa Matrouh on Tuesday. The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) recorded the tremor at 1:03:44 PM local time.
The earthquake's epicenter was located at a latitude of 34.45° N and a longitude of 26.51° E, at a depth of 16.60 kilometers. NRIAG confirmed it received no reports of the earthquake being felt and no loss of life or property damage was recorded.
Data for the event was captured by the institute’s national seismic monitoring network. The institute issued a statement detailing the earthquake's parameters.
Why it mattersThe earthquake occurred offshore and no impact on people or property was reported.