## Earthquake in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh Kills One, Injures at Least 60 **Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt** - An earthquake struck the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more. The quake, which had a magnitude of 5.9, struck at 4:06 a.m. local time. It was centered about 25 kilometers (15 miles) south of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the Egyptian National Institute of Geophysics and Astronomy. The quake caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure in Sharm el-Sheikh. Several hotels and resorts were damaged, and some buildings were reportedly completely destroyed. Power and water outages were also reported in the area. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday to inspect the damage and meet with local officials. He said that the government was providing assistance to those affected by the earthquake and that efforts were underway to restore essential services. The Egyptian Red Crescent has set up shelters for those who have been displaced from their homes. The organization is also providing food, water, and other essential supplies to those in need. The earthquake is the strongest to hit Egypt in several years. It is also the deadliest earthquake to hit the country since 1992, when a quake killed more than 500 people in Cairo. **Casualties and Damage:** - At least one person has been killed and 60 injured. - Several hotels and resorts were damaged, and some buildings were reportedly completely destroyed. - Power and water outages were also reported in the area. **Response:** - Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited Sharm el-Sheikh to inspect the damage and meet with local officials. - The Egyptian Red Crescent has set up shelters for those who have been displaced from their homes. - The organization is also providing food, water, and other essential supplies to those in need. **Background:** - The earthquake is the strongest to hit Egypt in several years. - It is also the deadliest earthquake to hit the country since 1992, when a quake killed more than 500 people in Cairo.
