Latest earthquakes near Arbīl, Iraq today
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Arbīl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 464 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arbīl, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arbīl roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arbīl in 2018. A total of 88 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arbīl 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 Arbīl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Arbīl 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 | 432 | 93.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 6.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Arbīl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arbīl occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) south-east of Erbil, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arbīl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:22, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-east of Soran. It is the strongest earthquake near Arbīl in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Arbīl, 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 Arbīl.
Earthquakes by city in Arbīl
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Arbīl, Iraq.
Use this regional Arbīl earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Koysinceq and Ṟuwandiz.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Arbīl.
When was the last earthquake in Arbīl, Iraq?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Arbīl on the morning of January 17, 2025 at 10:45 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 97km north-northwest of Soran at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arbīl, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arbīl, Iraq?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Arbīl on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 15:22 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north of Soran at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arbīl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arbīl, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 464 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arbīl. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
