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Latest Earthquakes Near Hurghada, Red Sea in ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egypt

Latest Earthquakes Near Hurghada, Red Sea in Egypt

An overview of the latest earthquakes near Hurghada, Red Sea in Egypt. Each earthquake event is recorded as they happend updated every minute, the first event ever recorded was in 1950.

Earthquakes are recorded and updated every minute.
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(Currently displaying 50 out of 125 in total)
Time Epicenter Magnitude Depth
1 year ago
On 2023-04-14 23:58:24 		27.4122, 34.0681
30 km (18 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 4.2
10 km
1 year ago
On 2022-12-27 00:11:02 		28.1144, 33.3703
104 km (65 mi) โ†– NW of Hurghada
M 4.7
10 km
4 years ago
On 2020-06-16 14:30:26 		27.3437, 34.7204
90 km (56 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 5.5
10 km
4 years ago
On 2020-01-18 21:46:14 		26.9764, 34.6634
89 km (55 mi) โ†’ E of Hurghada
M 4.4
10 km
4 years ago
On 2019-11-19 23:04:29 		27.6261, 34.5737
85 km (53 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 4.4
10 km
7 years ago
On 2016-11-29 17:01:13 		28.5557, 34.458
157 km (97 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.4
14.26 km
8 years ago
On 2016-05-16 01:45:59 		28.6516, 34.6194
174 km (108 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 5
10 km
10 years ago
On 2014-03-15 11:57:48 		27.4077, 34.6904
88 km (54 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 4
13.85 km
11 years ago
On 2013-06-01 11:49:28 		28.414, 33.224
141 km (87 mi) โ†– NW of Hurghada
M 4.7
21.8 km
11 years ago
On 2013-04-07 15:58:01 		27.831, 33.953
65 km (40 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.4
10 km
12 years ago
On 2012-01-30 17:04:28 		27.787, 33.985
61 km (38 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.6
28.4 km
12 years ago
On 2011-11-19 07:12:15 		27.768, 34.077
62 km (38 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.5
10 km
13 years ago
On 2011-06-22 23:43:15 		26.802, 34.994
127 km (79 mi) โ†’ E of Hurghada
M 4.3
10 km
13 years ago
On 2011-02-20 04:52:37 		28.031, 34.129
91 km (56 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.2
10 km
13 years ago
On 2011-02-20 01:27:04 		27.819, 34.019
65 km (40 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.5
10 km
15 years ago
On 2008-10-23 01:52:47 		26.902, 34.712
97 km (60 mi) โ†’ E of Hurghada
M 4.2
10 km
16 years ago
On 2008-09-10 01:58:25 		27.78, 33.15
87 km (54 mi) โ† W of Hurghada
M 3.8
5 km
16 years ago
On 2008-05-29 07:16:13 		27.29, 34.34
52 km (32 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 4.1
10 km
16 years ago
On 2008-05-29 06:10:44 		27.56, 33.28
62 km (38 mi) โ† W of Hurghada
M 3.9
31 km
16 years ago
On 2008-05-19 08:56:23 		28.526, 33.207
153 km (95 mi) โ†– NW of Hurghada
M 3.4
15 km
17 years ago
On 2007-05-09 18:45:19 		26.672, 34.979
132 km (82 mi) โ†’ E of Hurghada
M 4.6
10 km
18 years ago
On 2006-02-02 09:49:49 		27.884, 34.411
91 km (56 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.5
2 km
20 years ago
On 2004-08-05 17:39:15 		26.96, 34.26
55 km (34 mi) โ†’ E of Hurghada
M 4
10 km
20 years ago
On 2004-06-03 09:32:35 		26.876, 34.35
68 km (42 mi) โ†’ E of Hurghada
M 4.5
10 km
20 years ago
On 2004-04-21 08:39:10 		26.87, 33.81
43 km (26 mi) โ†“ S of Hurghada
M 4.1
10 km
21 years ago
On 2002-11-19 05:16:40 		28.05, 34.782
129 km (80 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 0
10 km
22 years ago
On 2002-06-03 21:29:04 		26.909, 34.848
109 km (68 mi) โ†’ E of Hurghada
M 0
10 km
22 years ago
On 2001-11-07 04:05:03 		27.692, 34.484
81 km (50 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 4.2
10 km
23 years ago
On 2001-08-20 17:24:34 		27.431, 33.943
23 km (14 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 3.9
10 km
23 years ago
On 2001-08-20 16:31:50 		27.371, 34.096
30 km (19 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 3.8
10 km
25 years ago
On 1999-06-17 14:23:01 		27.996, 34.487
105 km (65 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.3
10 km
25 years ago
On 1999-06-13 04:20:09 		28.157, 34.907
146 km (91 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 4.2
10 km
27 years ago
On 1997-05-10 23:01:46 		28.213, 34.82
145 km (90 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.7
10 km
27 years ago
On 1997-03-08 15:21:02 		27.535, 34.192
48 km (30 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 4.8
10 km
27 years ago
On 1996-12-23 08:53:12 		27.517, 33.885
29 km (18 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.5
10 km
27 years ago
On 1996-12-20 07:21:14 		27.552, 33.145
73 km (45 mi) โ† W of Hurghada
M 4.4
10 km
27 years ago
On 1996-12-17 11:31:30 		27.56, 34.007
38 km (24 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 3.8
10 km
28 years ago
On 1996-06-01 16:06:56 		28.645, 34.634
174 km (108 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 3.7
10 km
28 years ago
On 1996-04-11 11:46:03 		27.516, 34.587
81 km (50 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 3.5
10 km
28 years ago
On 1996-02-01 08:09:07 		28.619, 34.663
172 km (107 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 2.8
10 km
28 years ago
On 1995-11-22 22:16:53 		28.52, 34.701
165 km (102 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 5.4
10 km
28 years ago
On 1995-10-03 19:33:22 		27.585, 34.387
67 km (41 mi) โ†— NE of Hurghada
M 3.4
10 km
29 years ago
On 1995-07-11 17:12:56 		28.549, 34.786
172 km (107 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 3
10 km
29 years ago
On 1995-07-10 17:12:56 		28.549, 34.786
172 km (107 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 3
10 km
29 years ago
On 1995-07-10 15:04:57 		28.645, 34.603
172 km (107 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 2.4
10 km
29 years ago
On 1995-07-06 19:15:39 		28.51, 34.742
166 km (103 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 2.7
10 km
29 years ago
On 1995-06-27 03:32:17 		28.017, 34.418
103 km (64 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 3.2
10 km
29 years ago
On 1995-06-09 23:30:36 		28.557, 34.598
163 km (101 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.2
10 km
29 years ago
On 1995-05-14 04:00:17 		28.374, 34.585
145 km (90 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 4.3
10 km
29 years ago
On 1995-04-25 18:12:56 		28.315, 34.612
141 km (87 mi) โ†‘ N of Hurghada
M 0
10 km

Hurghada Earthquake Statistics

Since the 1950's Hurghada has experiences a total of 125 earthquakes, within a 150 km radius of the center of the city.

Earthquakes per Year in Hurghada 1950-2024

Annual earthquakes counts for Hurghada was last updated at 2024-02-09 23:05:17.

Earthquake Magnitude Distribution

Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
M 1 2 1.33%
M 2 13 8.67%
M 3 40 26.67%
M 4 59 39.33%
M 5 10 6.67%
M 6 1 0.67%

Magnitude distribution for Hurghada was last updated at 2024-06-07 20:06:34.

To conserve energy and maximize resource utilization, we calculate historical earthquake statistics in batches. This is done sporadically when sufficient resources are available to the system. Thus, annual earthquakes count and magnitude distribution for various locations on earth, may lag behind in certain instances. Most commonly it's a matter of hours, sometimes days, or even up to a few weeks.

Common Questions

When was the last earthquake in Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?

The last earthquake in Hurghada was 1 year ago and struck 30 km (18 mi) โ†— NE of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 4.20 on the richter scale and a depth of 10.0 km.

What was the strongest earthquake near Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?

The strongest earthquake recorded near Hurghada was a 6.60 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 10.0 kilometers. It struck 36 km (22 mi) โ†‘ N of the city, 55 years ago.

How often do earthquakes occur near Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?

In 2024, Hurghada has experienced 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of 0.1 or higher on the Richter scale. That's lower than the annual average of 1.67 earthquakes in the region. Based on historic earthquake data, which dates back to 1950, we can asume that Hurghada is struck by an earthquake every 0.14 months.

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Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.