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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes northern Marsa Matrouh

Source: egyptindependent.com Published Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:59:11 +0000

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Key context: <p>The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) in Egypt announced on Tuesday that a 4.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded 353 kilometers north of Marsa Matrouh, according to data captured by the institute’s national seismic monitoring network. In a statement, the institute indicated that the tremor occurred at 1:03:44 PM local time, at a latitude &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com/magnitude-4-9-earthquake-strikes-northern-marsa-matrouh/">Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes northern Marsa Matrouh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com">Egypt Independent</a>.</p> This development from egyptindependent.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) in Egypt announced on Tuesday that a 4.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded 353 kilometers north of Marsa Matrouh, according to data captured by the institute’s national seismic monitoring network. In a statement, the institute indicated that the tremor occurred at 1:03:44 PM local time, at a latitude … The post Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes northern Marsa Matrouh appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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