Latest earthquakes near Manama today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manama, Bahrain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manama? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manama (also known as منامه), it will show up within minutes.
Manama Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manama in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manama roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manama in 2025. A total of 73 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manama that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Manama in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Manama 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 | 185 | 95.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.15% |
| 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 Manama
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manama 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 Manama 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 Manama in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Manama 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 Manama.
Nearest earthquakes from Manama
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manama. 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 Manama.
When was the last earthquake in Manama?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Manama on the evening of September 9, 2026 at 22:26 local time (Asia/Bahrain). The center of this earthquake was located 230km north-east of Manama at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manama in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manama?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Manama 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 Manama since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manama?
In the past 10 years, 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manama. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
