Latest earthquakes near Ţanţā, Gharbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ţanţā, Gharbia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ţanţā? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ţanţā (also known as طنطا), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ţanţā Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ţanţā. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ţanţā and elsewhere.
Aug 3, 2026 03:00AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.0 Earthquake struck near Suez in Egypt.
Ţanţā Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ţanţā, Gharbia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ţanţā in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ţanţā 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 | 11 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 8.33% |
| 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 Ţanţā
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ţanţā occurred on Aug 3, 2026 03:00 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 163 kilometers (101 mi) east of Ţanţā, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ţanţā in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 217 kilometers (135 mi) east of Ţanţā. It is the strongest earthquake near Ţanţā 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 Ţanţā, Gharbia 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 Ţanţā.
Nearest earthquakes from Ţanţā
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ţanţā, Gharbia. 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 Ţanţā.
When was the last earthquake in Ţanţā, Gharbia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ţanţā on the night of August 3, 2026 at 03:00 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 163km east of Ţanţā at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ţanţā, Gharbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ţanţā, Gharbia?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ţanţā on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 217km northwest of Ţanţā at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ţanţā since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ţanţā, Gharbia?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ţanţā. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
