Latest earthquakes near Arish, North Sinai today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arish, North Sinai, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arish? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arish (also known as العريش), it will show up within minutes.
Arish Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arish, North Sinai in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Arish in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Arish 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 | 25 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 7.41% |
| 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 Arish
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arish occurred on Jun 27, 2015 17:34 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) south-southeast of Arish, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arish in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-southeast of Arish. It is the strongest earthquake near Arish 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 Arish, North Sinai 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 Arish.
Nearest earthquakes from Arish
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arish, North Sinai. 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 Arish.
When was the last earthquake in Arish, North Sinai?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Arish on the morning of October 31, 2024 at 06:35 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-southeast of Arish at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arish, North Sinai in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arish, North Sinai?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Arish on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-southeast of Arish at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arish since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arish, North Sinai?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arish. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
