Latest earthquakes near As Samawah, Al Muthanná today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near As Samawah, Al Muthanná, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in As Samawah? If an earthquake is happening right now near As Samawah, it will show up within minutes.
As Samawah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of As Samawah, Al Muthanná 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 As Samawah roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near As Samawah in 2014. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of As Samawah 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 As Samawah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near As Samawah 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 As Samawah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near As Samawah 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 As Samawah 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 As Samawah 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 As Samawah, Al Muthanná 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 As Samawah.
Nearest earthquakes from As Samawah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to As Samawah, Al Muthanná. 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 As Samawah.
When was the last earthquake in As Samawah, Al Muthanná?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near As Samawah 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 As Samawah, Al Muthanná in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near As Samawah, Al Muthanná?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near As Samawah 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 As Samawah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near As Samawah, Al Muthanná?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from As Samawah. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
