Latest earthquakes near Arbīl, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arbīl, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arbīl? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arbīl, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 03:49AM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 289 km N from Erbil |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 09:54AM Baghdad) |
M 2.1 | 300 km NW from Soran |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 04:23AM Baghdad) |
M 2.9 | 268 km W from Erbil |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 02:27AM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 290 km N from Erbil |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 12:59PM Baghdad) |
M 2.0 | 253 km NNW from Erbil |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 01:41AM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 269 km N from Erbil |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 10:51PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 185 km ESE from Erbil |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 02:01PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 259 km NW from Erbil |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 05:41AM Baghdad) |
M 2.0 | 262 km NNW from Soran |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 10:40PM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 269 km NNW from Soran |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 05:49PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 136 km NW from Erbil |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 03:05AM Baghdad) |
M 2.7 | 267 km N from Soran |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 02:08PM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 253 km NNW from Erbil |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 09:03PM Baghdad) |
M 4.6 | 83 km NW from Soran |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 01:41AM Baghdad) |
M 2.1 | 292 km NNW from Erbil |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 12:22AM Baghdad) |
M 3.3 | 260 km NNE from Erbil |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 02:57PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 289 km NNW from Erbil |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 02:52PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 288 km NNW from Erbil |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 12:08PM Baghdad) |
M 2.7 | 286 km NNW from Erbil |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 08:29PM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 293 km NNW from Erbil |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 03:41PM Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 226 km SE from Erbil |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 01:34PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 274 km N from Erbil |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 09:46AM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 291 km NNW from Erbil |
| 25 days ago (Mar 5 12:11AM Baghdad) |
M 2.1 | 278 km N from Erbil |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 06:42PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 263 km N from Erbil |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Arbīl
Arbīl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 465 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 | 433 | 93.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 6.02% |
| 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.
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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2017 09:18PM (Baghdad) |
M 7.3 | 226 km SE from Erbil |
| Nov 25, 2018 07:37PM (Baghdad) |
M 6.3 | 257 km SE from Erbil |
| Feb 23, 2020 07:00PM (Baghdad) |
M 6.0 | 259 km N from Erbil |
| Aug 26, 2018 01:13AM (Baghdad) |
M 6.0 | 267 km SE from Erbil |
| Jan 28, 2023 09:14PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.9 | 261 km NNE from Erbil |
| Feb 23, 2020 08:53AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.8 | 254 km N from Erbil |
| Jul 22, 2018 01:07PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.8 | 264 km SE from Erbil |
| Jan 18, 2023 01:08PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.7 | 263 km NNE from Erbil |
| Mar 24, 2023 06:16AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 264 km NNE from Erbil |
| Jan 6, 2019 04:41PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 275 km SE from Erbil |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Arbīl on the night of March 27, 2025 at 03:49 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north of Erbil at a depth of 11km 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 evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south-east of Erbil at a depth of 19km 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, 465 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arbīl. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
