Latest earthquakes near Aswan, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aswan, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aswan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aswan (also known as محافظة أسوان), it will show up within minutes.
Aswan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aswan, Egypt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aswan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Aswan 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 | 7 | 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 Aswan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aswan occurred on Jan 18, 2020 23:46 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-east of Idfū, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aswan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aswan, Egypt 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 Aswan.
Earthquakes by city in Aswan
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aswan.
When was the last earthquake in Aswan, Egypt?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aswan on the afternoon of September 19, 2024 at 12:55 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-east of Idfū at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aswan, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aswan, Egypt?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Aswan on the evening of January 18, 2020 at 23:46 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-east of Idfū at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aswan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aswan, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aswan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
