earthquake near me

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Recent seismic activity near Egypt as well as significant earthquakes in Japan and Mexico have prompted ongoing search and rescue operations and regional sympathy.

There has been heightened earthquake activity near Egypt, with a 4.9 magnitude event northwest of Marsa Matrouh and a similarly sized tremor off the Lebanese coast. Meanwhile, Japan continues search and rescue efforts after a major earthquake resulting in at least 36 deaths. Mexico also experienced a significant 7.4 magnitude earthquake at Puerto Madero.