Latest earthquakes near Fāqūs, Sharqia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fāqūs, Sharqia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fāqūs? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fāqūs (also known as فاقوس), it will show up within minutes.
Fāqūs Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fāqūs, 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 Fāqūs in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Fāqūs 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 Fāqūs
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fāqūs occurred on May 15, 2019 18:53 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) north-northeast of Fāqūs, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fāqūs in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1955 08:09, 270 kilometers (168 mi) north-northeast of Fāqūs. It is the strongest earthquake near Fāqūs 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 Fāqūs, 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 Fāqūs.
Nearest earthquakes from Fāqūs
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fāqūs, 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 Fāqūs.
When was the last earthquake in Fāqūs, Sharqia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Fāqūs on the night of February 24, 2023 at 00:25 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 86km south-east of Fāqūs at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fāqūs, Sharqia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fāqūs, Sharqia?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Fāqūs on the morning of September 12, 1955 at 08:09 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 270km northwest of Fāqūs at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fāqūs since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fāqūs, Sharqia?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fāqūs. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
