Latest earthquakes near Suez today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Suez, Egypt, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Suez? If an earthquake is happening right now near Suez (also known as السويس), it will show up within minutes.
Suez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Suez in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Suez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Suez 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 | 18 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 10.0% |
| 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 Suez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Suez occurred on Jun 27, 2015 17:34 local time (Africa/Cairo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) east-southeast of Suez, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Suez in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 254 kilometers (158 mi) east-southeast of Suez. It is the strongest earthquake near Suez 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 Suez 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 Suez.
Nearest earthquakes from Suez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Suez. 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 Suez.
When was the last earthquake in Suez?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Suez on the evening of May 16, 2023 at 21:05 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 243km east-southeast of Suez at a depth of 16km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Suez in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Suez?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Suez on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Africa/Cairo). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east-southeast of Suez at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Suez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Suez?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Suez. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
