Latest earthquakes near Gharbia, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gharbia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gharbia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gharbia (also known as محافظة الغربية), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gharbia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gharbia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gharbia and elsewhere.
Aug 3, 2026 03:00AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.0 Earthquake struck near Suez in Egypt.
Gharbia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gharbia, 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 Gharbia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Gharbia 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 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 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 Gharbia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gharbia occurred on Aug 3, 2026 03:00 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 156 kilometers (97 mi) south-east of Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gharbia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 210 kilometers (130 mi) south-east of Al Maḩallah al Kubrá. It is the strongest earthquake near Gharbia 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 Gharbia, 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 Gharbia.
Earthquakes by city in Gharbia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gharbia, Egypt.
Use this regional Gharbia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kafr az Zayyāt, Basyūn, Samannūd and Quţūr.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gharbia.
When was the last earthquake in Gharbia, Egypt?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gharbia on the night of August 3, 2026 at 03:00 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 156km south-east of Al Maḩallah al Kubrá at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gharbia, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gharbia, Egypt?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gharbia on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 210km northwest of Al Maḩallah al Kubrá at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gharbia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gharbia, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gharbia. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
