Latest earthquakes near Red Sea, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Red Sea, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Red Sea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Red Sea (also known as محافظة البحر الأحمر), it will show up within minutes.
Red Sea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Red Sea, 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 Red Sea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Red Sea 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 | 12 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 20.0% |
| 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 Red Sea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Red Sea occurred on Jun 27, 2015 17:34 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) north-northeast of Hurghada, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Red Sea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 199 kilometers (124 mi) north-northeast of Hurghada. It is the strongest earthquake near Red Sea 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 Red Sea, 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 Red Sea.
Earthquakes by city in Red Sea
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Red Sea, Egypt.
Use this regional Red Sea earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Safaga, Ras Gharib and Al Quşayr.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Red Sea.
When was the last earthquake in Red Sea, Egypt?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Red Sea on the afternoon of January 23, 2024 at 13:18 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 224km south-southwest of Hurghada at a depth of 23km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Red Sea, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Red Sea, Egypt?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Red Sea on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 199km north-northeast of Hurghada at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Red Sea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Red Sea, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Red Sea. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
