Latest earthquakes near Sohag, Egypt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sohag, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sohag? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sohag (also known as محافظة سوهاج), it will show up within minutes.
Sohag Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sohag, Egypt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sohag in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sohag 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 | 10 | 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 Sohag
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sohag occurred on Dec 27, 2022 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) north-east of Sohag, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sohag in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 31, 1969 09:15, 246 kilometers (153 mi) north-east of Sohag. It is the strongest earthquake near Sohag 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 Sohag, 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 Sohag.
Earthquakes by city in Sohag
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sohag, Egypt.
Use this regional Sohag earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Minshāh, Al Balyanā and Juhaynah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sohag.
When was the last earthquake in Sohag, Egypt?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sohag on the afternoon of September 19, 2024 at 12:55 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east of Sohag at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sohag, Egypt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sohag, Egypt?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sohag on the morning of March 31, 1969 at 09:15 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 246km east-northeast of Sohag at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Suez. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sohag since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sohag, Egypt?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sohag. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
