Latest earthquakes near Alexandria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alexandria, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alexandria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alexandria (also known as الإسكندرية), it will show up within minutes.
Alexandria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alexandria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alexandria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Alexandria during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Alexandria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alexandria occurred on Sep 3, 2015 03:44 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) west-southwest of Alexandria, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alexandria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 136 kilometers (85 mi) west-southwest of Alexandria. It is the strongest earthquake near Alexandria in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Alexandria in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Alexandria.
Nearest earthquakes from Alexandria
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alexandria. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alexandria.
When was the last earthquake in Alexandria?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Alexandria on the night of February 24, 2023 at 00:25 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 264km east-southeast of Alexandria at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alexandria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alexandria?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Alexandria on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 136km north of Alexandria at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alexandria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alexandria?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alexandria. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
