Latest earthquakes near Karbala, Karbalāʼ today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karbala, Karbalāʼ, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karbala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karbala (also known as کربلا), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 26 days ago (Mar 7 03:41PM Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 253 km NNE from Karbala |
| 29 days ago (Mar 4 07:21AM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 259 km NNE from Karbala |
| 29 days ago (Mar 4 12:56AM Baghdad) |
M 3.7 | 252 km NNE from Karbala |
| 29 days ago (Mar 3 11:53PM Baghdad) |
M 4.4 | 245 km NNE from Karbala |
| 31 days ago (Mar 1 07:06PM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 275 km ENE from Karbala |
| 34 days ago (Feb 27 01:58PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 205 km ENE from Karbala |
| 40 days ago (Feb 21 05:46PM Baghdad) |
M 3.3 | 205 km E from Karbala |
| 40 days ago (Feb 21 09:28AM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 212 km E from Karbala |
| 47 days ago (Feb 14 02:42PM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 249 km NE from Karbala |
| 59 days ago (Feb 2 02:17AM Baghdad) |
M 3.4 | 191 km NE from Karbala |
| 64 days ago (Jan 28 10:37AM Baghdad) |
M 3.5 | 261 km NNE from Karbala |
| 65 days ago (Jan 27 05:07AM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 261 km NNE from Karbala |
| 65 days ago (Jan 27 04:11AM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 262 km NNE from Karbala |
| 65 days ago (Jan 27 04:02AM Baghdad) |
M 4.8 | 250 km NNE from Karbala |
| 65 days ago (Jan 27 03:14AM Baghdad) |
M 3.4 | 261 km NNE from Karbala |
| 82 days ago (Jan 10 05:52AM Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 272 km NE from Karbala |
| 83 days ago (Jan 9 03:57PM Baghdad) |
M 3.2 | 275 km E from Karbala |
| Nov 9, 2024 08:21AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.1 | 285 km NE from Karbala |
| Oct 18, 2024 04:10AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 293 km NE from Karbala |
| Aug 17, 2024 01:39AM (Baghdad) |
M 3.2 | 250 km ENE from Karbala |
| Jul 30, 2024 10:46PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 249 km NNE from Karbala |
| Jul 26, 2024 12:35AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.8 | 284 km NE from Karbala |
| Jun 30, 2024 11:57PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.9 | 254 km NE from Karbala |
| Jun 7, 2024 08:54AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 286 km NNE from Karbala |
| May 14, 2024 03:00AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 180 km ENE from Karbala |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Karbala
Karbala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karbala, Karbalāʼ 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 Karbala roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Karbala in 2018. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Karbala 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 Karbala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Karbala 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 | 266 | 92.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.29% |
| 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 Karbala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karbala 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 Karbala in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Karbala, Karbalāʼ 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 Karbala.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2018 07:37PM (Baghdad) |
M 6.3 | 251 km NE from Karbala |
| Jul 22, 2018 01:07PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.8 | 296 km NE from Karbala |
| Jan 6, 2019 04:41PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 227 km NE from Karbala |
| Jan 11, 2018 09:59AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.5 | 200 km NE from Karbala |
| Jun 6, 2021 07:54AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 215 km ENE from Karbala |
| Jan 11, 2018 11:00AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 199 km NE from Karbala |
| Apr 1, 2019 01:07PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 193 km ENE from Karbala |
| Sep 1, 2018 12:05AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 295 km NE from Karbala |
| Jan 11, 2018 10:00AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 215 km NE from Karbala |
| Jan 11, 2018 10:14AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 206 km NE from Karbala |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Karbala
Nearest earthquakes from Karbala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Karbala, Karbalāʼ. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2018 04:16PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.4 | 157 km NE from Karbala |
| Dec 3, 2016 06:57PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.0 | 160 km E from Karbala |
| Jan 12, 2018 02:43PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.1 | 175 km NE from Karbala |
| Feb 24, 2018 07:26PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.0 | 174 km NE from Karbala |
| Dec 19, 2017 06:13PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.3 | 176 km NNE from Karbala |
| Jan 21, 2018 04:21PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.3 | 177 km ENE from Karbala |
| Apr 1, 2019 06:33PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.1 | 177 km NE from Karbala |
| Dec 4, 2018 12:32PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.4 | 179 km ENE from Karbala |
| Apr 23, 2019 10:13AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.0 | 179 km NE from Karbala |
| Jan 16, 2018 06:29PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 180 km ENE from Karbala |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Karbala
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Karbala.
When was the last earthquake in Karbala, Karbalāʼ?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Karbala on the afternoon of March 7, 2025 at 15:41 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 253km north-northeast of Karbala at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karbala, Karbalāʼ in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karbala, Karbalāʼ?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Karbala 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 Karbala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karbala, Karbalāʼ?
In the past 10 years, 288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karbala. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
