Latest earthquakes near Cairo, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cairo, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cairo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cairo (also known as القاهرة), it will show up within minutes.
Cairo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cairo, 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 Cairo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Cairo 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 | 15 | 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 Cairo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cairo occurred on Dec 27, 2022 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-east of Cairo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cairo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-east of Cairo. It is the strongest earthquake near Cairo 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 Cairo, 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 Cairo.
Earthquakes by city in Cairo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cairo, Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cairo.
When was the last earthquake in Cairo, Egypt?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cairo on the evening of May 13, 2023 at 21:12 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-east of New Cairo at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cairo, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cairo, Egypt?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cairo on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-northwest of Cairo at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cairo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cairo, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cairo. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
