5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Egypt's Ismailia province, felt in Cairo and other cities; no immediate casualties reported as hospitals placed on maximum alert.
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Egypt's Ismailia province on Saturday, with tremors felt in Cairo and several other cities. No immediate casualties or damage were reported as authorities activated emergency response measures and placed hospitals on maximum alert.
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