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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:31AM Baghdad) |
M 3.3 | 172 km SE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 01:37PM Baghdad) |
M 4.0 | 188 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 06:10AM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 279 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 07:28AM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 275 km ESE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 12:03AM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 287 km NNE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 07:06PM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 213 km NNW from Al ‘Amārah |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 06:23PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 205 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 12:14PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 213 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 12:12PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 212 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 01:58PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 165 km NW from Al ‘Amārah |
| 31 days ago (Feb 26 02:22PM Baghdad) |
M 4.8 | 248 km ENE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 36 days ago (Feb 21 09:14PM Baghdad) |
M 3.3 | 222 km NE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 36 days ago (Feb 21 05:46PM Baghdad) |
M 3.3 | 150 km NW from Al ‘Amārah |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 09:28AM Baghdad) |
M 3.6 | 148 km NW from Al ‘Amārah |
| 41 days ago (Feb 17 02:27AM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 234 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| 41 days ago (Feb 16 09:55PM Baghdad) |
M 5.1 | 164 km NE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 41 days ago (Feb 16 09:48PM Baghdad) |
M 4.5 | 156 km NE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 47 days ago (Feb 10 12:26PM Baghdad) |
M 3.3 | 270 km NE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 53 days ago (Feb 5 05:44AM Baghdad) |
M 3.4 | 233 km ESE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 56 days ago (Feb 2 02:17AM Baghdad) |
M 3.4 | 246 km NW from Al ‘Amārah |
| 58 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Baghdad) |
M 4.3 | 220 km ESE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 58 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Baghdad) |
M 4.5 | 226 km ESE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 63 days ago (Jan 25 12:00PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 234 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| 66 days ago (Jan 22 09:02PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 44 km NNE from Al ‘Amārah |
| 79 days ago (Jan 10 08:48AM Baghdad) |
M 3.5 | 56 km N from Al ‘Amārah |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Maysan
Maysan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 372 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 2018. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maysan that year. The strongest had a 5.5 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 | 349 | 93.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 6.18% |
| 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 Jul 8, 2019 10:00 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) east of Al ‘Amārah, at a depth of 19 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) east of Al ‘Amārah. It is the strongest earthquake near Maysan in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2019 10:00AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 229 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| Jan 6, 2019 04:41PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 289 km NNW from Al ‘Amārah |
| Jan 11, 2018 09:59AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.5 | 247 km NNW from Al ‘Amārah |
| Oct 4, 2021 05:39AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.5 | 253 km ENE from Al ‘Amārah |
| Nov 26, 2015 12:17AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.4 | 226 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| Dec 5, 2024 07:02AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.4 | 229 km E from Al ‘Amārah |
| Jun 6, 2021 07:54AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 198 km NNW from Al ‘Amārah |
| Oct 15, 2023 02:15PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 235 km ESE from Al ‘Amārah |
| Jan 11, 2018 10:00AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 258 km NNW from Al ‘Amārah |
| Jan 11, 2018 10:14AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 255 km NNW from Al ‘Amārah |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Maysan on the morning of March 29, 2025 at 09:31 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 172km south-east of Al ‘Amārah at a depth of 6km 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, 372 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.
