Latest earthquakes near Basrah, Basra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Basrah, Basra, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Basrah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Basrah (also known as بصره), it will show up within minutes.
Basrah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Basrah, Basra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Basrah roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Basrah in 2021. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Basrah 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 Basrah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Basrah 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 | 312 | 95.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 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 Basrah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Basrah occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) east-southeast of Basrah, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Basrah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jul 15, 1929 10:44, 263 kilometers (163 mi) east-southeast of Basrah. It is the strongest earthquake near Basrah 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 Basrah, 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 Basrah.
Nearest earthquakes from Basrah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Basrah, 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 Basrah.
When was the last earthquake in Basrah, Basra?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Basrah on the morning of January 26, 2025 at 08:01 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-southeast of Basrah at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Basrah, Basra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Basrah, Basra?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Basrah on the morning of July 15, 1929 at 10:44 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 263km north-east of Basrah at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Basrah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Basrah, Basra?
In the past 10 years, 326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Basrah. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
