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M4.3 Depth: 26.1 km

M4.3 Earthquake near EGYPT (Egypt)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 00:13:34 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
26.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 00:13:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Egypt
City
jnwb synaʾ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.00220, 33.35750
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.1 km
Shallow
26.1 km
26.1 km — deeper than the regional average (16.1 km)
Regional average: 16.1 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

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