Latest earthquakes near Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh today
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Recent Kafr ash Shaykh Earthquake News
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Aug 3, 2026 03:00AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.0 Earthquake struck near Suez in Egypt.
Kafr ash Shaykh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kafr ash Shaykh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kafr ash Shaykh 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 Kafr ash Shaykh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kafr ash Shaykh occurred on Aug 3, 2026 03:00 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 183 kilometers (114 mi) south-east of Kafr ash Shaykh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kafr ash Shaykh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 184 kilometers (114 mi) south-east of Kafr ash Shaykh. It is the strongest earthquake near Kafr ash Shaykh 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 Kafr ash Shaykh, 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 Kafr ash Shaykh.
Nearest earthquakes from Kafr ash Shaykh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kafr ash Shaykh, 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 Kafr ash Shaykh.
When was the last earthquake in Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kafr ash Shaykh on the night of August 3, 2026 at 03:00 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 183km south-east of Kafr ash Shaykh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kafr ash Shaykh 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 ash Shaykh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kafr ash Shaykh. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
