Latest earthquakes near Abū Kabīr, Sharqia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abū Kabīr, Sharqia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abū Kabīr? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abū Kabīr (also known as أبو كبير), it will show up within minutes.
Abū Kabīr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abū Kabīr, Sharqia 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 Abū Kabīr in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Abū Kabīr 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 | 13 | 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 Abū Kabīr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abū Kabīr occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) north-northeast of Abū Kabīr, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abū Kabīr in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-northeast of Abū Kabīr. It is the strongest earthquake near Abū Kabīr 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 Abū Kabīr, Sharqia 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 Abū Kabīr.
Nearest earthquakes from Abū Kabīr
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abū Kabīr, Sharqia. 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 Abū Kabīr.
When was the last earthquake in Abū Kabīr, Sharqia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Abū Kabīr on the night of February 24, 2023 at 00:25 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 94km south-east of Abū Kabīr at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abū Kabīr, Sharqia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abū Kabīr, Sharqia?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Abū Kabīr on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 262km northwest of Abū Kabīr at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abū Kabīr since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abū Kabīr, Sharqia?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abū Kabīr. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
