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.
Karbala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 289 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 | 265 | 91.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 7.96% |
| 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.
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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Karbala on the night of May 14, 2024 at 03:00 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 179km east-northeast of Karbala at a depth of 13km 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, 289 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.
