Arabic version: زلزال بقوة 5.0 يضرب قرب السويس في مصر

According to Allafrica, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off Egypt early on Monday, with no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.

The United States Geological Survey said the quake occurred at 3 a.m. local time, or 0000 GMT, about 22 miles (36 kilometers) northeast of the seaport city of Suez.

Germany’s Research Centre for Geosciences measured the earthquake at magnitude 5.4 and put its depth at 6 miles (10 kilometers).

The Egyptian Red Crescent activated its emergency response plan in governorates where the earthquake was felt. Humanitarian organizations urged residents to avoid buildings showing signs of structural damage.

Damaging earthquakes are uncommon in Egypt. In October 1992, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Cairo, killing more than 500 people and displacing thousands.