3
Moderate
Earthquake Risk in Cairo, Egypt
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 5
Key Risk Factors
- 14 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.3 - 3 km SSW of Uzunbağ, Turkey (2023-02-20)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Cairo is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Cairo Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Cairo
Earthquake - 5.4 - 77 km SSE of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
June 15, 2020 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.7 - Central Turkey
February 5, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.3 - 3 km SSW of Uzunbağ, Turkey
February 19, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 6.6 - 48 km WNW of Pólis, Cyprus
January 10, 2022 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.7 - 90km SSE of Makry Gialos, Greece
September 23, 2019 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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