Latest earthquakes near Zagazig, Sharqia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zagazig, Sharqia, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zagazig? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zagazig (also known as الزقازيق), it will show up within minutes.
Zagazig Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zagazig, 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 Zagazig in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zagazig 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 | 14 | 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 Zagazig
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zagazig 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 Zagazig 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 Zagazig 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 Zagazig, 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 Zagazig.
Nearest earthquakes from Zagazig
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zagazig, 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 Zagazig.
When was the last earthquake in Zagazig, Sharqia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zagazig on the night of February 24, 2023 at 00:25 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 98km east-southeast of Zagazig at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zagazig, Sharqia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zagazig, Sharqia?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zagazig 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 Zagazig since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zagazig, Sharqia?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zagazig. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
