Latest earthquakes near Bahrain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Bahrain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bahrain? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bahrain (also known as البحرين), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bahrain Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bahrain. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bahrain and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2025 07:59PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Fīrūzābād in Iran.
Bahrain Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bahrain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bahrain roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bahrain in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bahrain that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bahrain in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bahrain 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 | 134 | 96.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bahrain
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bahrain occurred on Apr 19, 2018 09:34 local time (Asia/Bahrain timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) north-northeast of Manama, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bahrain in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Apr 9, 2013 14:52, 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-northeast of Manama. It is the strongest earthquake near Bahrain in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bahrain 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 Bahrain.
Earthquakes by region of Bahrain
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Bahrain.
- Manama (Muḩāfaz̧at al ‘Āşimah)
- Muharraq (استان محرق)
- Northern Governorate (شمالیه)
- Southern Governorate
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bahrain.
When was the last earthquake in Bahrain?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bahrain on the evening of January 18, 2025 at 22:47 local time (Asia/Bahrain). The center of this earthquake was located 277km north-east of Manama at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bahrain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bahrain?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bahrain on the afternoon of April 9, 2013 at 14:52 local time (Asia/Bahrain). The center of this earthquake was located 264km north-northeast of Manama at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bahrain since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bahrain?
In the past 10 years, 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bahrain. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
