Latest earthquakes near Abū Ghurayb, Baghdad today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abū Ghurayb, Baghdad, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abū Ghurayb? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abū Ghurayb, it will show up within minutes.
Abū Ghurayb Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 358 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abū Ghurayb, Baghdad in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Abū Ghurayb roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abū Ghurayb in 2018. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abū Ghurayb 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 Abū Ghurayb in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Abū Ghurayb 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 | 331 | 92.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abū Ghurayb
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abū Ghurayb occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-east of Abū Ghurayb, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abū Ghurayb in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Abū Ghurayb, Baghdad 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 Abū Ghurayb.
Nearest earthquakes from Abū Ghurayb
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abū Ghurayb, Baghdad. 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 Abū Ghurayb.
When was the last earthquake in Abū Ghurayb, Baghdad?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Abū Ghurayb on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at 17:20 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 228km north-northwest of Abū Ghurayb at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abū Ghurayb, Baghdad in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abū Ghurayb, Baghdad?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Abū Ghurayb on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north-east of Abū Ghurayb at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abū Ghurayb since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abū Ghurayb, Baghdad?
In the past 10 years, 358 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abū Ghurayb. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
