NRIAG reported that the earthquake occurred at 7:34am (Cairo Time) on Thursday, at a depth of 8.5 kilometres.

"The strength of the earthquake is not alarming and may be classified as moderate, falling within the normal levels typically experienced in this region," Head of NRIAG Dr. Taha Rabeh told Ahram Online.

He also said no significant aftershocks are anticipated or likely to be felt.

However, NRIAG mentioned receiving other reports from several citizens who felt the earthquake.

So far, no casualties, property damage, or structural harm were reported, Rabeh added.

The last earthquake to hit the area north of Sharm El-Sheikh was on 17 May 2023, recording a 4.37 magnitude on the Richter scale. According to NRIAG, no casualties or major property damage were reported.

Sharm El-Sheikh is the most renowned tourist resort along the Red Sea in South Sinai, attracting diving enthusiasts from around the globe.

The most devastating earthquake in Egypt's recent history occurred in 1992, registering a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale.

This catastrophic event caused a tragic loss of 541 lives and left nearly 6,500 people injured in Greater Cairo.