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An earthquake with a magnitude of <strong>4.8</strong> on the Richter scale struck the Eastern Mediterranean today, causing no casualties or property damage. The National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research in Egypt confirmed that citizens did not feel the tremor.
The United Nations reports that over <strong>80 migrants</strong> are missing after their boat sank off the coast of <strong>Libya</strong>. The incident occurred late last night, highlighting the increasing dangers faced by migrants on their journeys across the Mediterranean Sea.
The International Organization for Migration reports that over 180 individuals are feared dead or missing due to drowning incidents in the Mediterranean since March 28. The organization has recorded approximately 990 deaths since the beginning of 2026.
Italian coastguards discovered the bodies of 19 migrants in a rubber boat off the coast of Lampedusa, while 58 others were rescued. This incident highlights the increasing attempts at illegal migration across the Mediterranean Sea.
Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to the Russian president, warned that any ignition of gas emissions from the gas tanker 'Arctic Methane' could lead to an environmental disaster in the Mediterranean Sea. This warning comes amid growing concerns about the incident's impact on the marine environment.