Latest earthquakes near Ar Rifā‘, Southern Governorate today
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Ar Rifā‘ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ar Rifā‘, Southern Governorate in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ar Rifā‘ roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ar Rifā‘ in 2025. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ar Rifā‘ 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 Ar Rifā‘ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ar Rifā‘ 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 | 140 | 95.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.11% |
| 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 Ar Rifā‘
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ar Rifā‘ 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 Ar Rifā‘ 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 Ar Rifā‘ 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 Ar Rifā‘, Southern Governorate 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 Ar Rifā‘.
Nearest earthquakes from Ar Rifā‘
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ar Rifā‘, Southern Governorate. 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 Ar Rifā‘.
When was the last earthquake in Ar Rifā‘, Southern Governorate?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ar Rifā‘ on the afternoon of December 2, 2025 at 16:30 local time (Asia/Bahrain). The center of this earthquake was located 236km north-northeast of Ar Rifā‘ at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ar Rifā‘, Southern Governorate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ar Rifā‘, Southern Governorate?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ar Rifā‘ 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 Ar Rifā‘ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ar Rifā‘, Southern Governorate?
In the past 10 years, 146 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ar Rifā‘. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
