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4.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Sinai, Sparks Tsunami Fears

3/6/2025

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A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Egypt's southern Sinai and the Gulf of Eilat, sending tremors through Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. With its epicenter just 34 kilometers from Haql, Saudi Arabia, experts caution that this recent tectonic activity could herald stronger quakes and raise tsunami risks for Israel.

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A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Egypt's southern Sinai and the Gulf of Eilat, sending tremors through Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. With its epicenter just 34 kilometers from Haql, Saudi Arabia, experts caution that this recent tectonic activity could herald stronger quakes and raise tsunami risks for Israel.