5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Egypt, Felt in Southern Israel and Dead Sea Area
A 5.39 magnitude earthquake struck Egypt on Monday, according to the German Geological Institute GFZ. The tremor was also felt in Israel, particularly in the southern regions and around the Dead Sea. Many residents in southern Israel reported feeling the earthquake and received alerts on their mobile phones about the seismic event. The earthquake's impact extended across the border, highlighting the regional seismic activity near the Dead Sea area. The Israeli Nature and Parks Authority documented the event near the confluence of Nahal Draga into the Dead Sea on January 13, 2026.
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