Latest earthquakes near Basra, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Basra, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Basra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Basra (also known as Muḩāfaz̧at al Başrah), it will show up within minutes.
Basra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 539 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Basra, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Basra roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Basra in 2014. A total of 150 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Basra that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Basra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Basra 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 | 505 | 93.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 5.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Basra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Basra occurred on Aug 18, 2014 05:32 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north of Basrah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Basra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Dec 14, 1978 10:05, 252 kilometers (157 mi) north of Al Başrah al Qadīmah. It is the strongest earthquake near Basra in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Basra, 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 Basra.
Earthquakes by city in Basra
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Basra, Iraq.
Use this regional Basra earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Hārithah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Basra.
When was the last earthquake in Basra, Iraq?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Basra on the morning of April 10, 2024 at 08:43 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 174km east-northeast of Al Başrah al Qadīmah at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Basra, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Basra, Iraq?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Basra on the morning of December 14, 1978 at 10:05 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north-east of Al Başrah al Qadīmah at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Basra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Basra, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 539 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Basra. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
