Latest earthquakes near Az Zubayr, Basra today
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Az Zubayr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Az Zubayr, Basra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Az Zubayr roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Az Zubayr in 2021. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Az Zubayr 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 Az Zubayr in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Az Zubayr 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 | 290 | 95.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.29% |
| 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 Az Zubayr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Az Zubayr occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) east-southeast of Az Zubayr, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Az Zubayr in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jul 15, 1929 10:44, 278 kilometers (173 mi) east-southeast of Az Zubayr. It is the strongest earthquake near Az Zubayr 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 Az Zubayr, 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 Az Zubayr.
Nearest earthquakes from Az Zubayr
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Az Zubayr, 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 Az Zubayr.
When was the last earthquake in Az Zubayr, Basra?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Az Zubayr on the night of December 3, 2025 at 05:15 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 221km east-northeast of Az Zubayr at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Az Zubayr, Basra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Az Zubayr, Basra?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Az Zubayr on the morning of July 15, 1929 at 10:44 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-east of Az Zubayr at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Az Zubayr since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Az Zubayr, Basra?
In the past 10 years, 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Az Zubayr. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
