Latest earthquakes near Najaf, An Najaf today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Najaf, An Najaf, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Najaf? If an earthquake is happening right now near Najaf (also known as نجف), it will show up within minutes.
Najaf Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 207 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Najaf, An Najaf in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Najaf roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Najaf in 2018. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 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 Najaf in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near 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 | 187 | 90.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 9.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Najaf
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 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 Najaf in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Najaf, 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 Najaf.
Nearest earthquakes from Najaf
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Najaf, 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 Najaf.
When was the last earthquake in Najaf, An Najaf?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Najaf on the night of May 14, 2024 at 03:00 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 201km north-east of Najaf at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Najaf, An Najaf in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Najaf, An Najaf?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near 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 Najaf since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Najaf, An Najaf?
In the past 10 years, 207 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Najaf. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
