Latest earthquakes near Disūq, Kafr el-Sheikh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Disūq, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Disūq? If an earthquake is happening right now near Disūq (also known as دسوق), it will show up within minutes.
Disūq Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Disūq, Kafr el-Sheikh 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 Disūq in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Disūq 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 Disūq
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Disūq occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-east of Disūq, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Disūq in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 166 kilometers (103 mi) north-east of Disūq. It is the strongest earthquake near Disūq 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 Disūq, Kafr el-Sheikh 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 Disūq.
Nearest earthquakes from Disūq
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Disūq, Kafr el-Sheikh. 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 Disūq.
When was the last earthquake in Disūq, Kafr el-Sheikh?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Disūq on the evening of October 29, 2024 at 18:43 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 254km north-northwest of Disūq at a depth of 27km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Disūq, Kafr el-Sheikh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Disūq, Kafr el-Sheikh?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Disūq on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 166km north-northwest of Disūq at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Disūq since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Disūq, Kafr el-Sheikh?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Disūq. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
