Latest earthquakes near Nineveh, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nineveh, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nineveh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nineveh (also known as Nīnawá), it will show up within minutes.
Nineveh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 257 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nineveh, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nineveh roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nineveh in 2020. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nineveh that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nineveh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nineveh 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 | 238 | 92.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nineveh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nineveh occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:00 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-northeast of Mosul, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nineveh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on May 7, 1930 01:34, 243 kilometers (151 mi) north-northeast of Mosul. It is the strongest earthquake near Nineveh 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 Nineveh, 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 Nineveh.
Earthquakes by city in Nineveh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nineveh, Iraq.
Use this regional Nineveh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al-Hamdaniya, Sinjār, Tallkayf and ‘Aqrah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nineveh.
When was the last earthquake in Nineveh, Iraq?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nineveh on the night of December 19, 2024 at 01:45 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north of Mosul at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nineveh, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nineveh, Iraq?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nineveh on the night of May 7, 1930 at 01:34 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north-east of Mosul at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nineveh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nineveh, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 257 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nineveh. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
