Latest earthquakes near Dhi Qar, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dhi Qar, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dhi Qar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dhi Qar (also known as Dhī Qār), it will show up within minutes.
Dhi Qar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 196 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dhi Qar, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dhi Qar roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dhi Qar in 2014. A total of 134 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dhi Qar that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dhi Qar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dhi Qar 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 | 188 | 95.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.08% |
| 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 Dhi Qar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dhi Qar occurred on Jan 11, 2018 09:59 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north of Nasiriyah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dhi Qar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Aug 18, 2014 05:32, 228 kilometers (142 mi) north of Nasiriyah. It is the strongest earthquake near Dhi Qar 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 Dhi Qar, Iraq 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 Dhi Qar.
Earthquakes by city in Dhi Qar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Dhi Qar, Iraq.
Use this regional Dhi Qar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ash Shaţrah and Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dhi Qar.
When was the last earthquake in Dhi Qar, Iraq?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dhi Qar on the evening of October 16, 2024 at 21:57 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 217km north-northeast of Nasiriyah at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dhi Qar, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dhi Qar, Iraq?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dhi Qar on the night of August 18, 2014 at 05:32 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 228km north-east of Nasiriyah at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dhi Qar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dhi Qar, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 196 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dhi Qar. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
