Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 26.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
jnwb synaʾ
Country overviewEgypt
M4.3 Earthquake near EGYPT (Egypt)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near EGYPT (Egypt) on April 26, 2026 at 00:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
478e2f1184e26b496c05c8419fa888459fe4f58c
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
26.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 00:13:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
jnwb synaʾ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.00220,
33.35750
Temperature
16.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.1 km
26.1 km — deeper than the regional average (11.6 km)
Regional average: 11.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Felt reports
15felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Apr 26, 2026, 7:20 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Egypt
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 5 Catalogue entries
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