Egypt experiences earthquakes linked to the Red Sea rift and the Gulf of Suez. This page pulls real records for Egypt: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Egypt.
Check Egypt hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Egypt - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Egypt - FAQ
Is Egypt at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quake every 2 years nearby of magnitude 4+ within 444 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.6 in 1969.
What was the biggest earthquake in Egypt?
The strongest earthquake on record near Egypt is M6.6, in 1969 (29 km NE of El Gouna, Egypt), from USGS.
Does Egypt get tsunamis?
Yes - 2 tsunamis since 1879 (most recently 1969) within 444 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 2 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Egypt?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.