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.
Al Fāw Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 402 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 40 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 | 378 | 94.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 5.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 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 Aug 18, 2014 21:08 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-northwest of Al Fāw, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Fāw in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Dec 14, 1978 10:05, 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northwest of Al Fāw. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Fāw 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 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Fāw on the night of May 3, 2024 at 04:39 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 254km north-northeast of Al Fāw at a depth of 10km 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 December 14, 1978 at 10:05 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 265km north-northeast of Al Fāw at a depth of 33km 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, 402 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Fāw. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
