Latest earthquakes near Faiyum, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Faiyum, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Faiyum? If an earthquake is happening right now near Faiyum (also known as محافظة الفيوم), it will show up within minutes.
Faiyum Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Faiyum, Egypt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Faiyum in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Faiyum 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 | 12 | 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 Faiyum
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Faiyum occurred on Dec 27, 2022 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) east-southeast of Al Fayyūm, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Faiyum in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Faiyum, 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 Faiyum.
Earthquakes by city in Faiyum
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Faiyum, Egypt.
Use this regional Faiyum earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ibshawāy, Ţāmiyah, Iţsā and Al Wāsiţah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Faiyum.
When was the last earthquake in Faiyum, Egypt?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Faiyum on the evening of May 13, 2023 at 21:12 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 288km east-southeast of Al Fayyūm at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Faiyum, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Faiyum, Egypt?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Faiyum on the night of December 27, 2022 at 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 280km east-southeast of Al Fayyūm at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Suez. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Faiyum since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Faiyum, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Faiyum. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
