Latest earthquakes near An Najaf, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near An Najaf, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in An Najaf? If an earthquake is happening right now near An Najaf, it will show up within minutes.
An Najaf Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 225 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of An Najaf, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near An Najaf roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near An Najaf in 2018. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of An Najaf that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of An Najaf in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near An Najaf 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 | 207 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 7.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near An Najaf
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near An Najaf occurred on Nov 25, 2018 19:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-northeast of Najaf, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near An Najaf in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near An Najaf, 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 An Najaf.
Earthquakes by city in An Najaf
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in An Najaf, Iraq.
Use this regional An Najaf earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Mishkhāb.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near An Najaf.
When was the last earthquake in An Najaf, Iraq?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near An Najaf on the night of January 27, 2025 at 04:02 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north-northeast of Najaf at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near An Najaf, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near An Najaf, Iraq?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near An Najaf on the evening of November 25, 2018 at 19:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-northeast of Najaf at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near An Najaf since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near An Najaf, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 225 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from An Najaf. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
