Latest earthquakes near Sharqia, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sharqia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sharqia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sharqia (also known as محافظة الشرقية), it will show up within minutes.
Sharqia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sharqia, 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 Sharqia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sharqia 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 Sharqia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sharqia occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) north-northeast of Zagazig, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sharqia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 263 kilometers (163 mi) north-northeast of Zagazig. It is the strongest earthquake near Sharqia 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 Sharqia, 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 Sharqia.
Earthquakes by city in Sharqia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sharqia, Egypt.
- Abū Kabīr (أبو كبير)
- Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān (العاشر من رمضان)
- Bilbays (بلبيس)
- Fāqūs (فاقوس)
- Zagazig (الزقازيق)
Use this regional Sharqia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Qurayn, Diyarb Najm, At Tall al Kabīr, Mashtūl as Sūq, Hihyā, Al Qanāyāt, Kafr Şaqr and Al Ibrāhīmīyah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sharqia.
When was the last earthquake in Sharqia, Egypt?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sharqia on the night of February 24, 2023 at 00:25 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 64km east-southeast of Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sharqia, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sharqia, Egypt?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sharqia on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 263km northwest of Zagazig at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sharqia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sharqia, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sharqia. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
