Latest earthquakes near Baghdad, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baghdad, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baghdad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baghdad (also known as Baghdād), it will show up within minutes.
Baghdad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 379 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baghdad, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baghdad roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baghdad in 2018. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baghdad 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 Baghdad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Baghdad 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 | 351 | 92.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 6.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baghdad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baghdad 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) north-east of Baghdad, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baghdad in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Baghdad, 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 Baghdad.
Earthquakes by city in Baghdad
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Baghdad, Iraq.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baghdad.
When was the last earthquake in Baghdad, Iraq?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Baghdad on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at 17:20 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 232km north-northwest of Baghdad at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baghdad, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baghdad, Iraq?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Baghdad on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 226km north-east of Baghdad at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baghdad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baghdad, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 379 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baghdad. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
