| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.549, 33.919 |
| UTC time | 1969-03-31 07:15:52.460 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 31, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Egypt on Monday, March 31, 1969 at 07:15 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hurghada (Egypt - EG), about 34.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 33.919 and latitude 27.549.
| Location | Hurghada |
| Country | Egypt (EG) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1969-03-31
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Hurghada | 34.1 km |
| Sharm el Sheikh | 57.5 km |
| El-Tor | 82.5 km |
| Safaga | 89.1 km |
| Ras Gharib | 122.3 km |
| Qina | 194.4 km |
| Dishnā | 214.5 km |
| Qūş | 215.1 km |
| Al Waqf | 220.5 km |
| Dār as Salām | 232.8 km |
| Nag Hammâdi | 235.9 km |
| Aţ Ţārif | 238.5 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
Stay informed
Earthquake alerts
Create targeted notifications for important seismic activity near the places you follow.