Latest earthquakes near Al Muthanná, Iraq today
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Al Muthanná Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Muthanná, Iraq 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 Al Muthanná roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Muthanná in 2014. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Muthanná that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Muthanná in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Muthanná 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 | 131 | 92.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.75% |
| 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 Muthanná
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Muthanná occurred on Jan 11, 2018 09:59 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) north of As Samawah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Muthanná in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Aug 18, 2014 05:32, 273 kilometers (170 mi) north of As Samawah. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Muthanná 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 Muthanná, Iraq 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 Muthanná.
Earthquakes by city in Al Muthanná
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Muthanná, Iraq.
Use this regional Al Muthanná earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ar Rumaythah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Muthanná.
When was the last earthquake in Al Muthanná, Iraq?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Muthanná on the evening of October 16, 2024 at 21:57 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 257km north-east of As Samawah at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Muthanná, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Muthanná, Iraq?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Muthanná on the night of August 18, 2014 at 05:32 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north-east of As Samawah at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Muthanná since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Muthanná, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Muthanná. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
