Egyptian Stars React to the Earthquake That Shook Several Governorates
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake that struck near Suez in the early hours of Monday sparked widespread concern across Egypt, prompting many celebrities to share their experiences and reactions on social media. While some expressed fear, others used humor to reassure their followers as officials confirmed there were no major damages. ✨
🌍 Earthquake Triggers Public Concern Across Egypt
Residents across several Egyptian governorates experienced moments of fear during the early hours of Monday after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck approximately 38 kilometers from the city of Suez.
The tremor prompted widespread concern and speculation about possible aftershocks, with many citizens taking to social media to describe their experiences and share their reactions.
🎭 Celebrities Share Their Experiences
A number of Egyptian celebrities quickly responded online, describing how they experienced the earthquake.
Actor Ahmed El Awady wrote:
"An earthquake... what a disaster."
His brief post reflected the strength of the tremor as many people across Egypt felt the shaking.
Meanwhile, actor Bassem Samra responded with his signature sense of humor, posting:
"It's just a normal earthquake, my friend... Go back to sleep, you've got work in the morning."
😨 Fear and Relief
Actor Yasser Galal revealed that the earthquake woke him from sleep, writing:
"I was asleep and woke up because of the tremor. May God protect us all."
Actor Essam El Sakka also described the frightening moments experienced by many families, saying:
"Everything changed in just a few seconds. People woke up terrified, and many hearts nearly stopped from fear."
Meanwhile, actor Mohamed Ramadan simply commented:
"Thank God it ended safely."
His message reflected the relief many Egyptians felt after learning that the earthquake had not caused significant damage.
📢 Reassurance from Amr Mahmoud Yassin
Screenwriter Amr Mahmoud Yassin urged the public to remain calm, explaining that aftershocks are usually less powerful than the main earthquake.
He encouraged people not to panic and advised them to rely on official information rather than rumors circulating on social media.
📱 Social Media Filled with Reactions
The earthquake quickly became one of the most discussed topics across Egyptian social media platforms.
Thousands of users shared their personal experiences, while many others exchanged safety advice and urged everyone to follow instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
Officials also reminded citizens to avoid spreading unverified information, particularly regarding predictions of future aftershocks, emphasizing the importance of relying on official updates.
كشفت الفنانة يسرا حقيقة الجدل الذي أثير حول غياب عدد من بطلات فيلم «الست لما» عن العرض الخاص الذي أقيم في القاهرة، موضحة أسباب عدم حضورهن ومعلنة عن تفاصيل جديدة بشأن الاحتفال بالفيلم.
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Actress Hala Shiha shared an emotional message with her followers about the importance of prayer and turning to God, saying that prayer is the door through which she most strongly feels a response in her life, while also praying for Egypt and her children after the recent earthquake.
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