An earthquake felt by residents of Greater Cairo and several Egyptian governorates in the early hours of Monday morning quickly became the top trending topic on social media. A large number of Egyptian stars rushed to share with their fans the initial moments of terror they experienced during the tremor, with reactions ranging from prayers and reassurance to humor and personal accounts.
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Celebrity Reactions Across Social Media
Bassem Samra: The actor took his signature witty approach, posting a satirical comment on Facebook: "It’s just a normal earthquake, my friend... go back to sleep, you have a shift in the morning." His post aimed to ease widespread anxiety and was widely shared by followers.
Nelly Karim: Revisitng a scene from her 2013 drama series Zaat—which depicted the famous 1992 Cairo earthquake—the actress shared the clip on her official Facebook page with the caption: "May God have mercy on us," drawing significant engagement.
Ahmed El Awady: Expressing his shock over the intensity of the quake, the actor posted a brief note on his Instagram Stories, writing: "What a powerful tremor that was!"
Yasser Galal: Posting an unscripted video on Facebook Stories shortly after waking up from the shaking, the actor asked: "Did anyone else feel the earthquake?... I woke up to the shaking. May God protect us and keep us safe."
Radwa El Sherbiny: The media personality opted for a lighthearted tone, posting on Facebook: "Everyone who was asleep or didn't feel the earthquake, gather here with me!"—a post that garnered thousands of comments and reactions.
Mohamed Ramadan: Sparking controversy, the artist posted a snippet of his hit song "Zalzal" (Earthquake) with the caption: "All will be well... stay calm." While intended as reassurance, several followers criticized his approach, prompting him to later update the caption to: "Thank God everyone is safe."
Murad Makram: Reflecting on past memories, the actor noted that this was the first time he felt an earthquake from start to finish. He wrote on Facebook: "The first earthquake I've felt from beginning to end... In '92 I was in Hurghada and felt nothing, and during all the others, I was asleep."
Mirhan Hussein: Sharing her complete experience in an Instagram video, the actress described her fear, noting she initially thought she was imagining it: "I was so terrified and shocked... The earthquake was strong and long, and everything around me was shaking. May God protect us."
Seismological Details
The earthquake struck in the early hours of Monday morning, August 3, and was felt across Greater Cairo and surrounding governorates.
According to the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG):
Magnitude: 5.5 on the Richter scale
Epicenter: ~38 kilometers east of Suez
Depth: 10 kilometers
NRIAG confirmed that the earthquake resulted in no casualties or structural damage. Following the announcement, social media turned into a platform for citizens and celebrities to share their personal stories, accompanied by messages of relief and gratitude for everyone's safety.
