Latest earthquakes near Beni Suweif, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beni Suweif, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beni Suweif? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beni Suweif (also known as محافظة بني سويف), it will show up within minutes.
Beni Suweif Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beni Suweif, Egypt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Beni Suweif in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Beni Suweif 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 Beni Suweif
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beni Suweif occurred on Dec 27, 2022 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) east-southeast of Banī Suwayf, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Beni Suweif in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Beni Suweif, 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 Beni Suweif.
Earthquakes by city in Beni Suweif
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Beni Suweif, Egypt.
Use this regional Beni Suweif earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sumusţā as Sulţānī.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Beni Suweif.
When was the last earthquake in Beni Suweif, Egypt?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Beni Suweif on the evening of May 13, 2023 at 21:12 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east-southeast of Banī Suwayf at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beni Suweif, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beni Suweif, Egypt?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Beni Suweif on the night of December 27, 2022 at 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 246km east-southeast of Banī Suwayf at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Suez. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Beni Suweif since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beni Suweif, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beni Suweif. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
