Latest earthquakes near Maysan, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maysan, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maysan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maysan (also known as Maysān), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Maysan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Maysan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Maysan and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:02AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Maysan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 373 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maysan, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Maysan roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Maysan in 2014. A total of 151 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maysan that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maysan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Maysan 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 | 351 | 94.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 5.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Maysan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maysan occurred on Jan 6, 2019 16:41 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-northwest of Al ‘Amārah, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maysan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Aug 16, 1958 22:13, 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-northwest of Al ‘Amārah. It is the strongest earthquake near Maysan in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Maysan, 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 Maysan.
Earthquakes by city in Maysan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Maysan, Iraq.
Use this regional Maysan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including ‘Alī al Gharbī.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Maysan.
When was the last earthquake in Maysan, Iraq?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Maysan on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 08:38 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east of Al ‘Amārah at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maysan, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maysan, Iraq?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Maysan on the evening of August 16, 1958 at 22:13 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-northeast of Al ‘Amārah at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maysan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maysan, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 373 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maysan. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
