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5.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Egypt Felt Across Southern and Central Israel
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First reported by Walla · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Egypt early Monday was felt in southern and central Israel, with alerts issued on some phones. This follows a 4.5 magnitude quake in April near the Israel-Lebanon border that was felt in northern Israel.
- 01A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Egypt early Monday morning at 10 km depth.
- 02Residents in southern and central Israel felt the tremors and received alerts on some phones.
- 03In April, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake near southern Lebanon was felt in northern Israel.
- 04The April quake's epicenter was between Tyre and Sidon, near the Israeli border.
- 05Residents reported shaking furniture and walls during the April earthquake.
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