Chelyabinsk tourists survived the earthquake in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
On the afternoon of February 26, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 occurred in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located on the seabed, near the coast of the Sinai Peninsula. The tremors were felt strongly in the city of Sharm el-Sheikh and the surrounding areas. The depth of the earthquake was about 10 kilometers, which indicates that it was a rather shallow earthquake.
According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties or major destruction.
However, several buildings in Sharm el-Sheikh were damaged, including the popular tourist destination, the Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort. The authorities are currently assessing the damage and providing assistance to the affected residents.
No Russian tourists were injured in the earthquake in Egypt
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Cairo reported that no Russian tourists were injured in the earthquake in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. According to the consul, all Russian tourists are safe and sound.
The Russian Embassy in Cairo is in constant contact with the Egyptian authorities and is ready to provide all necessary assistance to Russian citizens.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the sea about 30 kilometers from the city
The earthquake occurred at about 15:00 local time and was felt strongly in Sharm el-Sheikh and the surrounding areas, according to the Egyptian National Institute of Geophysics and Astronomy.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the sea about 30 kilometers from the city.
Tourists from Chelyabinsk were staying in a hotel near the epicenter of the earthquake
On February 26, 2023, a group of tourists from Chelyabinsk, Russia, who were staying in a hotel near the epicenter of the earthquake in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, miraculously survived.
According to one of the tourists, the earthquake struck suddenly and the ground began to shake violently. The tourists were terrified and ran out of the hotel, fearing for their lives.
Despite the fact that the hotel was badly damaged, none of the tourists were injured.
