Latest earthquakes near Umm Qaşr, Basra today
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Recent Umm Qaşr Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Umm Qaşr. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Umm Qaşr and elsewhere.
Feb 16, 2025 09:55PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Khorramabad in Iran.
Umm Qaşr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 307 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Umm Qaşr, 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 Umm Qaşr roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Umm Qaşr in 2021. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Umm Qaşr 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 Umm Qaşr in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Umm Qaşr 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 | 295 | 96.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 3.91% |
| 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 Umm Qaşr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Umm Qaşr occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) east of Umm Qaşr, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Umm Qaşr in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jul 15, 1929 10:44, 296 kilometers (184 mi) east of Umm Qaşr. It is the strongest earthquake near Umm Qaşr 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 Umm Qaşr, 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 Umm Qaşr.
Nearest earthquakes from Umm Qaşr
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Umm Qaşr, 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 Umm Qaşr.
When was the last earthquake in Umm Qaşr, Basra?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Umm Qaşr on the night of March 10, 2025 at 04:04 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 259km east of Umm Qaşr at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Umm Qaşr, Basra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Umm Qaşr, Basra?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Umm Qaşr on the morning of July 15, 1929 at 10:44 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 296km north-east of Umm Qaşr at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Umm Qaşr since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Umm Qaşr, Basra?
In the past 10 years, 307 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Umm Qaşr. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
