Latest earthquakes near As Sulaymānīyah, Halabja Governorate today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near As Sulaymānīyah, Halabja Governorate, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in As Sulaymānīyah? If an earthquake is happening right now near As Sulaymānīyah (also known as سلیمانیه), it will show up within minutes.
As Sulaymānīyah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 389 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of As Sulaymānīyah, Halabja Governorate in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near As Sulaymānīyah roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near As Sulaymānīyah in 2018. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of As Sulaymānīyah 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 As Sulaymānīyah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near As Sulaymānīyah 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 | 359 | 92.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near As Sulaymānīyah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near As Sulaymānīyah occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 87 kilometers (54 mi) south-east of As Sulaymānīyah, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near As Sulaymānīyah in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near As Sulaymānīyah, Halabja Governorate 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 As Sulaymānīyah.
Nearest earthquakes from As Sulaymānīyah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to As Sulaymānīyah, Halabja Governorate. 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 As Sulaymānīyah.
When was the last earthquake in As Sulaymānīyah, Halabja Governorate?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near As Sulaymānīyah on the evening of May 3, 2024 at 22:21 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 76km northwest of As Sulaymānīyah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near As Sulaymānīyah, Halabja Governorate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near As Sulaymānīyah, Halabja Governorate?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near As Sulaymānīyah on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 87km south-east of As Sulaymānīyah at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near As Sulaymānīyah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near As Sulaymānīyah, Halabja Governorate?
In the past 10 years, 389 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from As Sulaymānīyah. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
