Latest earthquakes near Bilqās, Dakahlia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bilqās, Dakahlia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bilqās? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bilqās (also known as بلقاس), it will show up within minutes.
Bilqās Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bilqās, Dakahlia 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 Bilqās in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bilqās 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 Bilqās
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bilqās occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) north-east of Bilqās, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bilqās in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 203 kilometers (126 mi) north-east of Bilqās. It is the strongest earthquake near Bilqās 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 Bilqās, Dakahlia 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 Bilqās.
Nearest earthquakes from Bilqās
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bilqās, Dakahlia. 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 Bilqās.
When was the last earthquake in Bilqās, Dakahlia?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bilqās on the evening of October 29, 2024 at 18:43 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 268km north-northwest of Bilqās at a depth of 10km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bilqās, Dakahlia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bilqās, Dakahlia?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bilqās on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 203km northwest of Bilqās at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bilqās since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bilqās, Dakahlia?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bilqās. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
