Latest earthquakes near Asyut, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Asyut, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Asyut? If an earthquake is happening right now near Asyut (also known as محافظة أسيوط), it will show up within minutes.
Asyut Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Asyut, Egypt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Asyut in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Asyut 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 | 8 | 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 Asyut
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Asyut occurred on Dec 27, 2022 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) east-northeast of Asyūţ, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Asyut in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 31, 1969 09:15, 271 kilometers (168 mi) east-northeast of Asyūţ. It is the strongest earthquake near Asyut 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 Asyut, 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 Asyut.
Earthquakes by city in Asyut
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Asyut, Egypt.
Use this regional Asyut earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Qūşīyah and Al Badārī.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Asyut.
When was the last earthquake in Asyut, Egypt?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Asyut on the night of March 10, 2024 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 140km south of Asyūţ at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Asyut, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Asyut, Egypt?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Asyut on the morning of March 31, 1969 at 09:15 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 271km east of Asyūţ at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Suez. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Asyut since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Asyut, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Asyut. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
