Latest earthquakes near 'Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh today
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'Ali Sabieh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of 'Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near 'Ali Sabieh in 2023. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 'Ali Sabieh that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of 'Ali Sabieh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near 'Ali Sabieh 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 | 37 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.13% |
| 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 'Ali Sabieh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 'Ali Sabieh occurred on Jan 25, 2024 20:00 local time (Africa/Djibouti timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 97 kilometers (60 mi) north-east of 'Ali Sabieh, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near 'Ali Sabieh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 108 kilometers (67 mi) north-east of 'Ali Sabieh. It is the strongest earthquake near 'Ali Sabieh 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 'Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh 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 'Ali Sabieh.
Nearest earthquakes from 'Ali Sabieh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 'Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh. 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 'Ali Sabieh.
When was the last earthquake in 'Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near 'Ali Sabieh on the afternoon of November 23, 2025 at 15:53 local time (Africa/Djibouti). The center of this earthquake was located 350km northwest of 'Ali Sabieh at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near 'Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near 'Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near 'Ali Sabieh on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Djibouti). The center of this earthquake was located 108km northwest of 'Ali Sabieh at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near 'Ali Sabieh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near 'Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from 'Ali Sabieh. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
