Latest earthquakes near Akhmīm, Sohag today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Akhmīm, Sohag, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Akhmīm? If an earthquake is happening right now near Akhmīm (also known as أخميم), it will show up within minutes.
Akhmīm Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Akhmīm, Sohag in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Akhmīm in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Akhmīm 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 | 9 | 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 Akhmīm
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Akhmīm occurred on Dec 27, 2022 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) north-east of Akhmīm, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Akhmīm in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 31, 1969 09:15, 241 kilometers (150 mi) north-east of Akhmīm. It is the strongest earthquake near Akhmīm 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 Akhmīm, Sohag 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 Akhmīm.
Nearest earthquakes from Akhmīm
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Akhmīm, Sohag. 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 Akhmīm.
When was the last earthquake in Akhmīm, Sohag?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Akhmīm on the afternoon of September 19, 2024 at 12:55 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 292km east of Akhmīm at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Akhmīm, Sohag in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Akhmīm, Sohag?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Akhmīm on the morning of March 31, 1969 at 09:15 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east-northeast of Akhmīm at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Suez. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Akhmīm since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Akhmīm, Sohag?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Akhmīm. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
