Latest earthquakes near Southern Governorate, Bahrain today
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Southern Governorate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 174 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southern Governorate, Bahrain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Southern Governorate roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Southern Governorate in 2025. A total of 71 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Southern Governorate 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 Southern Governorate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Southern Governorate 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 | 166 | 95.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.6% |
| 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 Southern Governorate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southern Governorate occurred on Apr 19, 2018 09:34 local time (Asia/Bahrain timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Ar Rifā‘, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southern Governorate in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Apr 9, 2013 14:52, 275 kilometers (171 mi) north-northeast of Ar Rifā‘. It is the strongest earthquake near Southern Governorate 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 Southern Governorate, 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 Southern Governorate.
Earthquakes by city in Southern Governorate
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southern Governorate, Bahrain.
Use this regional Southern Governorate earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dār Kulayb and Madīnat ‘Īsá.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southern Governorate.
When was the last earthquake in Southern Governorate, Bahrain?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Governorate on the morning of March 20, 2026 at 10:38 local time (Asia/Bahrain). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north-east of Ar Rifā‘ at a depth of 10km under water in the Persian Gulf. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southern Governorate, Bahrain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southern Governorate, Bahrain?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Southern Governorate on the afternoon of April 9, 2013 at 14:52 local time (Asia/Bahrain). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-northeast of Ar Rifā‘ at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southern Governorate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southern Governorate, Bahrain?
In the past 10 years, 174 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southern Governorate. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
