Latest earthquakes near Giza, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Giza, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Giza? If an earthquake is happening right now near Giza (also known as Al Jīzah), it will show up within minutes.
Giza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Giza, 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 Giza in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Giza 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 | 15 | 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 Giza
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Giza occurred on Dec 27, 2022 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-east of Giza, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Giza in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-east of Kirdāsah. It is the strongest earthquake near Giza 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 Giza, 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 Giza.
Earthquakes by city in Giza
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Giza, Egypt.
Use this regional Giza earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Awsīm, Aş Şaff and Al ‘Ayyāţ.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Giza.
When was the last earthquake in Giza, Egypt?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Giza on the evening of May 13, 2023 at 21:12 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-east of Al Ḩawāmidīyah at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Giza, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Giza, Egypt?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Giza on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 295km north-northwest of Kirdāsah at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Giza since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Giza, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Giza. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
