Latest earthquakes near Sīnah, Duhok today
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Sīnah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sīnah, Duhok in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sīnah roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sīnah in 2020. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sīnah that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sīnah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sīnah 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 | 194 | 92.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 6.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sīnah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sīnah occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:00 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-northeast of Sīnah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sīnah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 15:22, 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-northeast of Sīnah. It is the strongest earthquake near Sīnah 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 Sīnah, Duhok 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 Sīnah.
Nearest earthquakes from Sīnah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sīnah, Duhok. 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 Sīnah.
When was the last earthquake in Sīnah, Duhok?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sīnah on the evening of December 11, 2025 at 21:29 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 76km west-southwest of Sīnah at a depth of 24km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sīnah, Duhok in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sīnah, Duhok?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sīnah on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 15:22 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north-northeast of Sīnah at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sīnah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sīnah, Duhok?
In the past 10 years, 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sīnah. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
