Latest earthquakes near Al Muharraq, Muharraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Muharraq, Muharraq, Bahrain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Muharraq? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Muharraq, it will show up within minutes.
Al Muharraq Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Muharraq, Muharraq 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 Al Muharraq roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Muharraq in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Muharraq that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Muharraq in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Muharraq 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 | 130 | 94.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.11% |
| 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 Al Muharraq
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Muharraq occurred on Apr 19, 2018 09:34 local time (Asia/Bahrain timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) north-northeast of Al Muharraq, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Muharraq in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Apr 9, 2013 14:52, 260 kilometers (162 mi) north-northeast of Al Muharraq. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Muharraq 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 Al Muharraq, Muharraq 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 Al Muharraq.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Muharraq
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Muharraq, Muharraq. 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 Al Muharraq.
When was the last earthquake in Al Muharraq, Muharraq?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Muharraq on the evening of December 5, 2024 at 20:38 local time (Asia/Bahrain). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north-northeast of Al Muharraq at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Muharraq, Muharraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Muharraq, Muharraq?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Muharraq on the afternoon of April 9, 2013 at 14:52 local time (Asia/Bahrain). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-northeast of Al Muharraq at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Muharraq since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Muharraq, Muharraq?
In the past 10 years, 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Muharraq. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
