Earthquake: Egypt
5.0Magnitude
Felt in Israel II scarcely felt
On 3 Aug 2026 at 03:00 (Israel time) a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred Egypt, at a depth of 10 km. Estimated intensity: up to II (scarcely felt) in Nizzane Sinay.
Felt-intensity map
Loading the map…
Estimated intensity from a calibrated intensity model, adjusted by public reports. An estimate, not a measurement. The same information is in the table "Intensity by locality" below.
How strong was it where I am?
Intensity by locality
The 8 localities with the highest estimated intensity, with public reports where there are any.
| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nizzane Sinay | 181 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Ezuz | 184 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Bene Nezarim | 184 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Kemehin | 184 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Yevul | 187 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Kerem Shalom | 187 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Nave | 187 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Avshalom | 189 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
Show 7 more localities
| Locality | Distance | Estimated intensity | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yated | 189 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Deqel | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Holit | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Sede Avraham | 190 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Sufa | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Peri Gan | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
| Talme Yosef | 192 km | II scarcely felt | 0 |
What people reported
No reports yet.
Quake data
- Magnitude
- 5.0 (mww)
- Time (Israel)
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-08-03 00:00:33
- Epicentre
- 30.339°N, 32.626°E
- Depth
- 10 km
- Region
- Egypt
- Shown source
- USGS
- Last update
All sources
| Source | Magnitude | Epicentre | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS | 5.0 mww | 30.34, 32.63 |
The Geological Survey of Israel publishes its own solution on its site; it is linked, not copied here. Earthquakes on the Geological Survey of Israel site
Quakes nearby in the following 30 days
No quakes recorded nearby since.
What to do in an earthquake
If you feel strong shaking, act on the Home Front Command guidance. Short summary on our preparedness page.
Share and family
- Send "I'm OK" to my family circle The family circle lives in our sister app, Tension index.
- The "שמעתי בום" Facebook group
- Quiet moment: breathing and calm