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5.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Egypt Felt Across Southern and Central Israel

How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Egypt Felt Across Southern and Central Israel
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 3, 2026

What happened

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Egypt early Monday was felt in southern and central Israel, with residents reporting mild shaking but no damage.

  • 01A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Egypt early Monday morning.
  • 02Tremors were felt in southern and central Israel around 3:00 a.m.
  • 03The quake's depth was 10 kilometers, according to EMSC.
  • 04Residents in Be'er Ya'akov, Rehovot, and Ganei Tikva reported feeling the shaking.
  • 05Some mobile devices issued alerts, but no official Israeli warnings were given.
  • 06No damage or injuries were reported in Israel from the quake.

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Full coverage · 8 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Egypt Felt Across Southern and Central Israel
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 3, 2026
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Suez Area, Felt Strongly in Southern Israel
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Egypt Felt Across Southern Israel and Neighboring Countries
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Egypt Felt Across Southern and Central Israel
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Egypt Felt Across Southern Israel at Night
N12Center · HebrewAug 3, 2026
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Egypt Felt Across Southern Israel and Dead Sea Area
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Egypt Felt Across Southern Israel with No Reported Damage
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Egypt's Red Sea Coast, Felt Across Israel

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