Latest earthquakes near Zefta, Gharbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zefta, Gharbia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zefta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zefta (also known as زفتى), it will show up within minutes.
Zefta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zefta, Gharbia 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 Zefta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zefta 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 Zefta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zefta occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-northeast of Zefta, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zefta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-northeast of Zefta. It is the strongest earthquake near Zefta 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 Zefta, 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 Zefta.
Nearest earthquakes from Zefta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zefta, 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 Zefta.
When was the last earthquake in Zefta, Gharbia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zefta on the night of February 24, 2023 at 00:25 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 127km east-southeast of Zefta at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zefta, Gharbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zefta, Gharbia?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zefta on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 237km northwest of Zefta at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zefta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zefta, Gharbia?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zefta. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
