Latest earthquakes near Kufa, An Najaf today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kufa, An Najaf, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kufa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kufa (also known as كوفه), it will show up within minutes.
Kufa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kufa, An Najaf in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kufa roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kufa in 2018. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kufa 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 Kufa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kufa 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 | 231 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kufa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kufa occurred on Nov 25, 2018 19:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) north-northeast of Kufa, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kufa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kufa, An Najaf 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 Kufa.
Nearest earthquakes from Kufa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kufa, An Najaf. 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 Kufa.
When was the last earthquake in Kufa, An Najaf?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kufa on the night of May 14, 2024 at 03:00 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 193km north-east of Kufa at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kufa, An Najaf in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kufa, An Najaf?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kufa on the evening of November 25, 2018 at 19:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 284km north-northeast of Kufa at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kufa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kufa, An Najaf?
In the past 10 years, 252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kufa. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
