Cairo Earth Tremor Caused by Construction Work, Institute Says

A tremor felt by residents in eastern Cairo on Tuesday was caused by nearby construction work and caused no casualties, Egypt's National Institute for Astronomical Research has confirmed.

• The National Institute for Astronomical Research and Geophysics recorded the tremor at 12:02 p.m. local time on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
• The institute stated the tremor resulted from construction work in the area.
• The institute confirmed the tremor caused no loss of life or property damage.