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.

All earthquakes Any magnitude
Major only Magnitude 4+
Custom  
In 1 sec.
Earthquakes appear here a few minutes after occurring.
List of latest earthquakes near Bahrain.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 6, 2025 09:47AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.3 281 km ENE
from Manama
Apr 5, 2025 03:27PM
(Bahrain)
M 4.2 295 km NNE
from Manama
Apr 4, 2025 02:39AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.4 139 km NNW
from Manama
Mar 31, 2025 11:42PM
(Bahrain)
M 4.1 193 km S
from Ar Rifā‘
Mar 24, 2025 02:42AM
(Bahrain)
M 3.2 282 km NE
from Manama
Mar 23, 2025 09:31PM
(Bahrain)
M 3.6 276 km NE
from Manama
Mar 21, 2025 02:20AM
(Bahrain)
M 3.1 198 km ENE
from Manama
Mar 21, 2025 01:43AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.3 232 km NE
from Manama
Mar 20, 2025 01:42AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.0 190 km S
from Ar Rifā‘
Mar 17, 2025 10:31PM
(Bahrain)
M 4.1 199 km S
from Manama
Mar 12, 2025 12:09AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.0 128 km NNW
from Manama
Mar 10, 2025 02:27AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.1 183 km S
from Manama
Mar 1, 2025 05:32AM
(Bahrain)
M 3.0 281 km NE
from Manama
Feb 27, 2025 12:28PM
(Bahrain)
M 3.1 280 km NE
from Manama
Feb 22, 2025 07:33PM
(Bahrain)
M 3.8 272 km NE
from Manama
Feb 19, 2025 04:11PM
(Bahrain)
M 3.1 278 km NE
from Manama
Feb 13, 2025 07:24PM
(Bahrain)
M 3.1 242 km NE
from Manama
Feb 12, 2025 12:34PM
(Bahrain)
M 3.1 282 km NE
from Manama
Feb 11, 2025 07:40AM
(Bahrain)
M 3.3 252 km NE
from Manama
Feb 11, 2025 07:29AM
(Bahrain)
M 3.1 251 km NE
from Manama
Feb 10, 2025 08:53AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.3 243 km NE
from Manama
Feb 8, 2025 05:27AM
(Bahrain)
M 3.0 276 km NE
from Manama
Feb 8, 2025 01:19AM
(Bahrain)
M 3.3 299 km NE
from Manama
Feb 7, 2025 06:55AM
(Bahrain)
M 3.0 280 km NE
from Manama
Feb 6, 2025 04:34AM
(Bahrain)
M 3.0 277 km NE
from Manama

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bahrain

Bahrain Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
15 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.3
Apr 6, 2025 09:47

Average

A total of 157 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 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bahrain roughly every 23 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bahrain in 2025. A total of 35 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bahrain that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Bahrain with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Bahrain (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 152 96.82%
Mag. 5 5 3.18%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Apr 19, 2018 09:34.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.4
On Apr 9, 2013 14:52.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
Custom
List of strongest earthquakes near Bahrain.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 19, 2018 09:34AM
(Bahrain)
M 5.5 255 km NNE
from Manama
Jun 22, 2022 12:09AM
(Bahrain)
M 5.4 290 km ENE
from Manama
Jan 6, 2025 07:59PM
(Bahrain)
M 5.2 279 km NE
from Manama
Apr 1, 2023 06:57PM
(Bahrain)
M 5.1 269 km ENE
from Manama
Jan 6, 2019 07:48AM
(Bahrain)
M 5.0 276 km NNE
from Manama
Jan 6, 2025 10:28PM
(Bahrain)
M 4.9 277 km NE
from Manama
Dec 5, 2024 04:25PM
(Bahrain)
M 4.9 274 km NNE
from Manama
Jun 22, 2022 11:35AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.9 284 km ENE
from Manama
Jan 23, 2025 08:42AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.9 274 km NE
from Manama
Dec 5, 2017 10:26AM
(Bahrain)
M 4.9 227 km NE
from Manama

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Bahrain

Earthquakes by region of Bahrain

Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Bahrain.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bahrain.

When was the last earthquake in Bahrain?

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bahrain on the morning of April 6, 2025 at 09:47 local time (Asia/Bahrain). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east-northeast of Manama at a depth of 10km 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, 157 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bahrain. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.