Revealing the truth and possibilities of a violent earthquake in Egypt

Follow-up- Al-Zawiya Net- In light of the escalation of rumors on social media about the possibility of a violent earthquake or a tsunami wave hitting the Egyptian coast, Dr. Sharif Al-Hadi, head of the earthquake department at the National Institute for Astronomical Research, came out to clarify the full truth and place points on the letters, stressing that there is no unusual seismic activity or anxiety indicators.

What are the truth of the rumors circulating about a violent earthquake in Egypt?

During the past few days, unofficial speculation and warnings claim that Egypt is on the threshold of a strong earthquake that may cause severe damage or even a tsunami, especially after recording a strong earthquake on Crete on Thursday, May 22, 2025. These allegations have caused widespread confusion among citizens, despite not issuing specialized scientific parties.

An official statement that dispels concerns: There is no unusual seismic activity

In a special statement to “The Seventh Day”, Dr. Sharif Al -Hadi confirmed that the National Institute for Astronomical Research has not monitored any indications of an exceptional seismic activity that might warn of a violent earthquake in Egypt during the current period. He explained that the earthquake that took place near the island of Crete had no effect on Egyptian soil, and no losses in lives or property were recorded.

Egypt is ready .. An earthquake monitoring network of the oldest and most accurate in the region

The head of the earthquake department pointed out that the National Seismological Network is one of the oldest and most accurate networks at the level of the Arab world, and has accumulated technical and scientific experiences for more than 150 years. He also pointed out that Egypt has a documented seismic record belonging to more than 5 thousand years, which gives it a strong competitive advantage in analyzing and following natural phenomena.

How does the institute deal with any possible earthquake?

Dr. Sharif Al -Hadi explained that the institute is working around the clock through the monitoring stations spread throughout the Republic, and it issues immediate reports when any earthquake occurs in the region. He also appealed to the citizens not to be driven behind the misleading news, stressing that the only party approved for seismic information in Egypt is the National Institute for Astronomical Research.

Crete’s latest earthquake: accurate data without any danger to Egypt

According to the institute’s data, the earthquake took place on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:19 am local time, with a capacity of 6.24 degrees on the Richter scale, at a depth of 68.91 km, and a 499 km north of Marsa Matrouh. Despite the feeling of it in some areas, it did not result in any damage.

The bottom line

Egypt is not currently subject to any violent earthquake, and there are no scientific indicators indicating this, according to what the Head of the Seismology Department at the National Institute of Astronomical Research confirmed. The monitoring network operates highly efficiently, and any new is announced by only reliable official sources. Therefore, you do not have to panic or be drawn behind rumors.

Source Egypt News