Latest earthquakes near Baqubah, Diyālá today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baqubah, Diyālá, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baqubah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baqubah, it will show up within minutes.
Baqubah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baqubah, Diyālá 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 Baqubah roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baqubah in 2018. A total of 127 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baqubah 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 Baqubah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Baqubah 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 Baqubah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baqubah 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 Baqubah in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Baqubah, Diyālá 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 Baqubah.
Nearest earthquakes from Baqubah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baqubah, Diyālá. 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 Baqubah.
When was the last earthquake in Baqubah, Diyālá?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Baqubah 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 Baqubah, Diyālá in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baqubah, Diyālá?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Baqubah 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 Baqubah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baqubah, Diyālá?
In the past 10 years, 395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baqubah. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
