Latest earthquakes near Port Said today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Port Said, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Port Said? If an earthquake is happening right now near Port Said (also known as بورسعيد), it will show up within minutes.
Port Said Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port Said 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 Port Said in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Port Said 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 | 21 | 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 Port Said
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port Said occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) north of Port Said, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Port Said in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 273 kilometers (170 mi) north of Port Said. It is the strongest earthquake near Port Said 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 Port Said 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 Port Said.
Nearest earthquakes from Port Said
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port Said. 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 Port Said.
When was the last earthquake in Port Said?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Said on the night of September 17, 2023 at 02:22 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 245km north of Port Said at a depth of 8km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port Said in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port Said?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Said on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 273km west-northwest of Port Said at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Port Said since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port Said?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port Said. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
