Latest earthquakes near Girga, Sohag today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Girga, Sohag, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Girga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Girga (also known as جرجا), it will show up within minutes.
Girga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Girga, Sohag in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Girga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Girga 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 | 8 | 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 Girga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Girga occurred on Dec 27, 2022 02:11 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) north-east of Girga, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Girga 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 Girga. It is the strongest earthquake near Girga 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 Girga, 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 Girga.
Nearest earthquakes from Girga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Girga, 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 Girga.
When was the last earthquake in Girga, Sohag?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Girga on the night of March 10, 2024 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 109km west-southwest of Girga at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Girga, Sohag in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Girga, Sohag?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Girga on the morning of March 31, 1969 at 09:15 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 241km north-east of Girga at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Suez. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Girga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Girga, Sohag?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Girga. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
