Latest earthquakes near Diyālá, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Diyālá, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Diyālá? If an earthquake is happening right now near Diyālá, it will show up within minutes.
Diyālá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Diyālá, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Diyālá roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Diyālá in 2018. A total of 127 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Diyālá that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Diyālá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Diyālá 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 | 366 | 92.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 6.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Diyālá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Diyālá occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) north-east of Baqubah, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Diyālá in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Diyālá, 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 Diyālá.
Earthquakes by city in Diyālá
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Diyālá, Iraq.
Use this regional Diyālá earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Khāliş, Al Miqdādīyah, Kifrī and Mandalī.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Diyālá.
When was the last earthquake in Diyālá, Iraq?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Diyālá on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at 17:20 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 202km northwest of Baqubah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Diyālá, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Diyālá, Iraq?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Diyālá on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 179km north-east of Baqubah at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Diyālá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Diyālá, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Diyālá. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
