Latest earthquakes near Al ‘Amārah, Maysan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al ‘Amārah, Maysan, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al ‘Amārah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al ‘Amārah, it will show up within minutes.
Al ‘Amārah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 370 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al ‘Amārah, Maysan 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 Al ‘Amārah roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al ‘Amārah in 2018. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al ‘Amārah 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 Al ‘Amārah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al ‘Amārah 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 | 348 | 94.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 5.95% |
| 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 Al ‘Amārah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al ‘Amārah 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 Al ‘Amārah 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 Al ‘Amārah 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 Al ‘Amārah, Maysan 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 Al ‘Amārah.
Nearest earthquakes from Al ‘Amārah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al ‘Amārah, Maysan. 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 Al ‘Amārah.
When was the last earthquake in Al ‘Amārah, Maysan?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al ‘Amārah on the night of February 5, 2025 at 05:44 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 233km east-southeast of Al ‘Amārah at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al ‘Amārah, Maysan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al ‘Amārah, Maysan?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Al ‘Amārah 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 Al ‘Amārah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al ‘Amārah, Maysan?
In the past 10 years, 370 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al ‘Amārah. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
