Latest earthquakes near Bābil, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bābil, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bābil? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bābil, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 03:41PM Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 251 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 07:21AM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 258 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 12:56AM Baghdad) |
M 3.7 | 252 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 26 days ago (Mar 3 11:53PM Baghdad) |
M 4.4 | 244 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 07:06PM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 252 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 01:58PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 175 km ENE from Al Ḩillah |
| 36 days ago (Feb 21 05:46PM Baghdad) |
M 3.3 | 173 km ENE from Al Ḩillah |
| 36 days ago (Feb 21 09:28AM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 180 km ENE from Al Ḩillah |
| 41 days ago (Feb 16 09:55PM Baghdad) |
M 5.1 | 379 km E from Al Ḩillah |
| 43 days ago (Feb 14 02:42PM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 244 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 56 days ago (Feb 2 02:17AM Baghdad) |
M 3.4 | 176 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| 60 days ago (Jan 28 10:37AM Baghdad) |
M 3.5 | 259 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 05:07AM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 260 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 04:11AM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 261 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 04:02AM Baghdad) |
M 4.8 | 247 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 03:14AM Baghdad) |
M 3.4 | 259 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| 66 days ago (Jan 22 09:02PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 269 km E from Al Ḩillah |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 08:48AM Baghdad) |
M 3.5 | 265 km E from Al Ḩillah |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 05:52AM Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 262 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| 79 days ago (Jan 9 03:57PM Baghdad) |
M 3.2 | 239 km E from Al Ḩillah |
| Nov 9, 2024 08:21AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.1 | 272 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| Oct 18, 2024 04:10AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 283 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| Oct 16, 2024 09:57PM (Baghdad) |
M 3.5 | 289 km E from Al Ḩillah |
| Sep 9, 2024 03:03AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.0 | 289 km E from Al Ḩillah |
| Aug 17, 2024 01:39AM (Baghdad) |
M 3.2 | 223 km ENE from Al Ḩillah |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bābil
Bābil Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 328 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bābil, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bābil roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bābil in 2018. A total of 116 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bābil 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 Bābil in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bābil 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 | 305 | 92.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bābil
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bābil occurred on Nov 25, 2018 19:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-northeast of Al Ḩillah, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bābil in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bābil, 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 Bābil.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2018 07:37PM (Baghdad) |
M 6.3 | 244 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| Aug 26, 2018 01:13AM (Baghdad) |
M 6.0 | 292 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| Jul 22, 2018 01:07PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.8 | 287 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| Jan 6, 2019 04:41PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 219 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| Jan 11, 2018 09:59AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.5 | 185 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| Jun 6, 2021 07:54AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 191 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| Sep 1, 2018 12:05AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 287 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| Jan 11, 2018 10:14AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 192 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
| Nov 12, 2017 09:29PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 294 km NNE from Al Ḩillah |
| Apr 1, 2019 01:07PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 175 km NE from Al Ḩillah |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Bābil
Earthquakes by city in Bābil
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bābil, Iraq.
Use this regional Bābil earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Musayyib, Imam Qasim and Nāḩīyat Saddat al Hindīyah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bābil.
When was the last earthquake in Bābil, Iraq?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bābil on the afternoon of March 7, 2025 at 15:41 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 251km north-northeast of Al Ḩillah at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bābil, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bābil, Iraq?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bābil on the evening of November 25, 2018 at 19:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 244km north-northeast of Al Ḩillah at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bābil since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bābil, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 328 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bābil. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
