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.
Bābil Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 327 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 | 304 | 92.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.42% |
| 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.
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bābil on the morning of November 9, 2024 at 08:21 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-east of Al Ḩillah at a depth of 10km 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, 327 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.
