Latest earthquakes near Damietta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Damietta, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Damietta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Damietta (also known as دمياط), it will show up within minutes.
Damietta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Damietta 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 Damietta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Damietta 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 | 14 | 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 Damietta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Damietta occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) north-northeast of Damietta, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Damietta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 224 kilometers (139 mi) north-northeast of Damietta. It is the strongest earthquake near Damietta in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Damietta 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 Damietta.
Nearest earthquakes from Damietta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Damietta. 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 Damietta.
When was the last earthquake in Damietta?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Damietta on the afternoon of November 12, 2025 at 16:23 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 396km north of Damietta at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Damietta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Damietta?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Damietta on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 224km west-northwest of Damietta at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Damietta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Damietta?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Damietta. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
