Latest earthquakes near Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kafr el-Sheikh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kafr el-Sheikh (also known as محافظة كفر الشيخ), it will show up within minutes.
Kafr el-Sheikh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kafr el-Sheikh, 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 Kafr el-Sheikh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kafr el-Sheikh 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 | 16 | 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 Kafr el-Sheikh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kafr el-Sheikh occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) north-east of Kafr ash Shaykh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kafr el-Sheikh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 184 kilometers (114 mi) north-east of Kafr ash Shaykh. It is the strongest earthquake near Kafr el-Sheikh 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 Kafr el-Sheikh, 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 Kafr el-Sheikh.
Earthquakes by city in Kafr el-Sheikh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Use this regional Kafr el-Sheikh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Fuwwah, Sīdī Sālim and Al Ḩāmūl.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kafr el-Sheikh.
When was the last earthquake in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kafr el-Sheikh on the evening of October 29, 2024 at 18:43 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 263km north-northwest of Kafr ash Shaykh at a depth of 27km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kafr el-Sheikh on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 184km northwest of Kafr ash Shaykh at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kafr el-Sheikh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kafr el-Sheikh. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
