Latest earthquakes near Beheira, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beheira, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beheira? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beheira (also known as محافظة البحيرة), it will show up within minutes.
Beheira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beheira, Egypt 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 Beheira in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Beheira 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 | 17 | 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 Beheira
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beheira occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) north-east of Damanhūr, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Beheira in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 147 kilometers (91 mi) north-east of Kafr ad Dawwār. It is the strongest earthquake near Beheira 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 Beheira, 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 Beheira.
Earthquakes by city in Beheira
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Beheira, Egypt.
Use this regional Beheira earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ḩawsh ‘Īsá, Abū al Maţāmīr, Ad Dilinjāt and Kawm Ḩamādah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Beheira.
When was the last earthquake in Beheira, Egypt?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Beheira on the night of September 17, 2023 at 02:22 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north-east of Rosetta at a depth of 8km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beheira, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beheira, Egypt?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Beheira on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 147km north-northwest of Kafr ad Dawwār at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Beheira since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beheira, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beheira. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
