“5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Cairo, Residents Jolted Awake”

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 has struck Cairo, one of the world’s oldest major cities, jolting locals awake in the middle of the night. The epicenter of the quake was in Suez, just 25 miles from the city center. The German Research Centre for Geosciences reported a revised magnitude of 5.4, with the quake hitting at a depth of six miles. Terrified residents described buildings shaking in an unusual manner, seeking protection through prayers. More updates on the situation are expected.