Latest earthquakes near Mosul, Nineveh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mosul? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mosul (also known as Musul), it will show up within minutes.
Mosul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mosul, Nineveh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mosul roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mosul in 2020. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mosul that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mosul in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mosul 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 | 237 | 92.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mosul
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mosul occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:00 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Mosul, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mosul in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on May 7, 1930 01:34, 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-northeast of Mosul. It is the strongest earthquake near Mosul in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mosul, Nineveh 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 Mosul.
Nearest earthquakes from Mosul
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mosul, Nineveh. 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 Mosul.
When was the last earthquake in Mosul, Nineveh?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mosul on the evening of May 19, 2024 at 21:38 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 115km west of Mosul at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mosul, Nineveh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mosul, Nineveh?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mosul on the night of May 7, 1930 at 01:34 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north-east of Mosul at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mosul since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mosul, Nineveh?
In the past 10 years, 256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mosul. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
