4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Hurghada resort in Egypt

Cairo, SANA-An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude on Richter scale struck the Egyptian city resort of Hurghada, no casualties or maternal damages were reported.

The Egyptian website of Al Ahram Gate quoted the Egyptian National institute for Astronomical Research as saying in a statement that the earthquake occurred 37 km northeast of Hurghada city at a depth of 23 km.

On March 22nd, an earthquake measuring 4 degrees on the Richter scale struck the city of Aswan in southern Egypt.

Fedaa al-Rhayiah/ Mazen Eyon