Latest earthquakes near Qena, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qena, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qena (also known as محافظة قنا), it will show up within minutes.
Qena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qena, Egypt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Qena 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 | 10 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 9.09% |
| 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 Qena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qena occurred on Jun 16, 2020 16:30 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-east of Qinā, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qena in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 31, 1969 09:15, 195 kilometers (121 mi) north-east of Qinā. It is the strongest earthquake near Qena 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 Qena, 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 Qena.
Earthquakes by city in Qena
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Qena, Egypt.
Use this regional Qena earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Isnā, Qūş, Dishnā, Farshūţ and Naja' Ḥammādī.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Qena.
When was the last earthquake in Qena, Egypt?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Qena on the night of March 10, 2024 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 185km west of Qinā at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qena, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qena, Egypt?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Qena on the morning of March 31, 1969 at 09:15 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 195km north-east of Qinā at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Suez. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qena, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qena. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
