Latest earthquakes near Karbalāʼ, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karbalāʼ, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karbalāʼ? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karbalāʼ, it will show up within minutes.
Karbalāʼ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 287 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karbalāʼ, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Karbalāʼ roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Karbalāʼ in 2018. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Karbalāʼ 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 Karbalāʼ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Karbalāʼ 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 | 265 | 92.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Karbalāʼ
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karbalāʼ occurred on Nov 25, 2018 19:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) north-east of Karbala, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karbalāʼ in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Karbalāʼ, 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 Karbalāʼ.
Earthquakes by city in Karbalāʼ
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Karbalāʼ, Iraq.
Use this regional Karbalāʼ earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Hindīyah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Karbalāʼ.
When was the last earthquake in Karbalāʼ, Iraq?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Karbalāʼ on the morning of November 9, 2024 at 08:21 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-east of Karbala at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karbalāʼ, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karbalāʼ, Iraq?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Karbalāʼ on the evening of November 25, 2018 at 19:37 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 251km north-east of Karbala at a depth of 18km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karbalāʼ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karbalāʼ, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 287 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karbalāʼ. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
