Latest earthquakes near Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nasiriyah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nasiriyah, it will show up within minutes.
Nasiriyah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nasiriyah roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nasiriyah in 2018. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nasiriyah that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nasiriyah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nasiriyah 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 | 180 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.76% |
| 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 Nasiriyah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nasiriyah 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 Nasiriyah 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 Nasiriyah 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 Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar 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 Nasiriyah.
Nearest earthquakes from Nasiriyah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar. 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 Nasiriyah.
When was the last earthquake in Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nasiriyah on the night of October 29, 2025 at 02:35 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 233km north-east of Nasiriyah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nasiriyah 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 Nasiriyah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar?
In the past 10 years, 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nasiriyah. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
