Latest earthquakes near Rosetta, Beheira today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rosetta, Beheira, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rosetta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rosetta (also known as رشيد), it will show up within minutes.
Rosetta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rosetta, Beheira 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 Rosetta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rosetta 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 Rosetta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rosetta occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-east of Rosetta, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rosetta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 130 kilometers (81 mi) north-east of Rosetta. It is the strongest earthquake near Rosetta 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 Rosetta, Beheira 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 Rosetta.
Nearest earthquakes from Rosetta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rosetta, Beheira. 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 Rosetta.
When was the last earthquake in Rosetta, Beheira?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rosetta on the evening of October 29, 2024 at 18:43 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 221km north of Rosetta at a depth of 27km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rosetta, Beheira in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rosetta, Beheira?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rosetta on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 130km north-northwest of Rosetta at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rosetta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rosetta, Beheira?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rosetta. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
