Latest earthquakes near Luxor today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luxor, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luxor? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luxor (also known as الأقصر), it will show up within minutes.
Luxor Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luxor in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Luxor in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Luxor 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Luxor
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luxor occurred on Jun 16, 2020 16:30 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) north-east of Luxor, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luxor in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 31, 1969 09:15, 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-east of Luxor. It is the strongest earthquake near Luxor 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 Luxor 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 Luxor.
Nearest earthquakes from Luxor
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Luxor. 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 Luxor.
When was the last earthquake in Luxor?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Luxor on the night of March 10, 2024 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 177km west of Luxor at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luxor in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luxor?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Luxor on the morning of March 31, 1969 at 09:15 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north-northeast of Luxor at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Suez. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Luxor since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luxor?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luxor. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
