Latest earthquakes near Dakahlia, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dakahlia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dakahlia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dakahlia (also known as محافظة الدقهلية), it will show up within minutes.
Dakahlia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dakahlia, 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 Dakahlia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Dakahlia 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 Dakahlia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dakahlia occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) north-northeast of Al Manşūrah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dakahlia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 218 kilometers (135 mi) north-northeast of Al Manşūrah. It is the strongest earthquake near Dakahlia 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 Dakahlia, 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 Dakahlia.
Earthquakes by city in Dakahlia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Dakahlia, Egypt.
- Al Manzalah (المنزلة)
- Al Manşūrah (المنصورة)
- Al Maţarīyah (المطرية)
- As Sinbillāwayn (السنبلاوين)
- Bilqās (بلقاس)
- Dikirnis (دكرنس)
- Mīt Ghamr (ميت غمر)
- Ţalkhā (طلخا)
Use this regional Dakahlia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Jammālīyah, Minyat an Naşr, Shirbīn, ‘Izbat al Burj and Ajā.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dakahlia.
When was the last earthquake in Dakahlia, Egypt?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dakahlia on the evening of October 29, 2024 at 18:43 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-northwest of Al Manşūrah at a depth of 27km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dakahlia, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dakahlia, Egypt?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dakahlia on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 218km northwest of Al Manşūrah at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dakahlia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dakahlia, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dakahlia. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
