Tremors felt in southern Israel after earthquake strikes Egypt

Tremors were reportedly felt in southern Israel and the Dead Sea area in the early morning hours on Monday after an earthquake struck Egypt.

The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.4 and hit at a depth of 6 miles, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The Egyptian Red Crescent said it activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where the quake was felt, but that it had so far received no reports of casualties or damage to property.

In a statement, the Red Crescent urged residents to avoid buildings showing signs of damage and to rely on official updates as authorities continued to assess the situation.

This is a developing story.