Latest earthquakes near Port Sudan, Red Sea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Port Sudan, Red Sea, Sudan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Port Sudan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Port Sudan (also known as بورتسودان), it will show up within minutes.
Port Sudan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Port Sudan, Red Sea 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 Port Sudan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Port Sudan 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 Port Sudan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Port Sudan occurred on Mar 10, 2019 14:32 local time (Africa/Khartoum timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) east-southeast of Port Sudan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Port Sudan in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Port Sudan, Red Sea 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 Port Sudan.
Nearest earthquakes from Port Sudan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Port Sudan, Red Sea. 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 Port Sudan.
When was the last earthquake in Port Sudan, Red Sea?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Sudan on the evening of March 18, 2022 at 19:37 local time (Africa/Khartoum). The center of this earthquake was located 165km north-east of Port Sudan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Port Sudan, Red Sea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Port Sudan, Red Sea?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Port Sudan on the afternoon of March 10, 2019 at 14:32 local time (Africa/Khartoum). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east-southeast of Port Sudan at a depth of 10km under water in the Red Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Port Sudan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Port Sudan, Red Sea?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Port Sudan. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
