A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Suez in northeastern Egypt, causing strong shaking near the epicenter and noticeable tremors as far away as Cairo. The earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), which is considered shallow and can result in stronger shaking at the surface. The earthquake was clearly felt across the region, with some people near the epicenter reporting strong shaking. Article continues below the player“It’s been a while since I’ve experienced an earthquake this strong,” one social media user said. One of Egypt’s deadliest earthquakes in modern history struck near Cairo in October 1992.