The National Institute for Astronomical Research in Egypt announced that an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale was recorded on Wednesday morning, 70.7 kilometers north of the city of Dahab in the South Sinai Province.
The institute explained that the earthquake occurred at 11:34 local time, at a depth of 26.22 kilometers, and was felt by several citizens in Dahab and the surrounding area.
The institute confirmed in its announcement that there were no human or material losses as a result of the earthquake.