Latest earthquakes near Qalyubia, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qalyubia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qalyubia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qalyubia (also known as محافظة القليوبية), it will show up within minutes.
Qalyubia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qalyubia, Egypt 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 Qalyubia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Qalyubia 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 | 17 | 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 Qalyubia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qalyubia occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northeast of Banhā, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qalyubia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-northeast of Shubrā al Khaymah. It is the strongest earthquake near Qalyubia 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 Qalyubia, Egypt 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 Qalyubia.
Earthquakes by city in Qalyubia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Qalyubia, Egypt.
Use this regional Qalyubia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ţūkh, Al Khānkah, Shibīn al Qanāṭir and Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Qalyubia.
When was the last earthquake in Qalyubia, Egypt?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Qalyubia on the night of February 24, 2023 at 00:25 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 110km east of Shubrā al Khaymah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qalyubia, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qalyubia, Egypt?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Qalyubia on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-northwest of Shubrā al Khaymah at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qalyubia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qalyubia, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qalyubia. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
