Latest earthquakes near Al Fāw, Basra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Fāw, Basra, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Fāw? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Fāw, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Al Fāw Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Al Fāw. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Al Fāw and elsewhere.
Feb 16, 2025 09:55PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Khorramabad in Iran.
Al Fāw Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Fāw, Basra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Fāw roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Fāw in 2021. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Fāw that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Fāw in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Fāw 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 | 367 | 94.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Al Fāw
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Fāw occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) east of Al Fāw, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Fāw in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jul 15, 1929 10:44, 275 kilometers (171 mi) east of Al Fāw. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Fāw in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Fāw, Basra 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 Al Fāw.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Fāw
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Fāw, Basra. 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 Al Fāw.
When was the last earthquake in Al Fāw, Basra?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Fāw on the night of March 12, 2025 at 00:34 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east-southeast of Al Fāw at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Fāw, Basra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Fāw, Basra?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Fāw on the morning of July 15, 1929 at 10:44 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north-northeast of Al Fāw at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Fāw since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Fāw, Basra?
In the past 10 years, 387 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Fāw. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
