Latest earthquakes near Erbil, Arbīl today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Erbil, Arbīl, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Erbil? If an earthquake is happening right now near Erbil (also known as اربیل), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Erbil Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Erbil. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Erbil and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2026 08:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Erbil Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 435 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Erbil, Arbīl in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Erbil roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Erbil in 2018. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Erbil 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 Erbil in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Erbil 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 | 404 | 92.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Erbil
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Erbil 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 Erbil in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Erbil, Arbīl 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 Erbil.
Nearest earthquakes from Erbil
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Erbil, Arbīl. 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 Erbil.
When was the last earthquake in Erbil, Arbīl?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Erbil on the morning of April 24, 2026 at 09:19 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 159km north of Erbil at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Erbil, Arbīl in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Erbil, Arbīl?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Erbil 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 Erbil since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Erbil, Arbīl?
In the past 10 years, 435 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Erbil. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
