Latest earthquakes near Mosul, Nineveh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mosul? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mosul (also known as Musul), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 hours ago (Mar 26 09:54AM Baghdad) |
M 2.1 | 277 km NNW from Mosul |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 04:23AM Baghdad) |
M 2.9 | 188 km W from Mosul |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 02:27AM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 274 km N from Mosul |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:59PM Baghdad) |
M 2.0 | 213 km N from Mosul |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 01:41AM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 269 km NNE from Mosul |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:52AM Baghdad) |
M 2.3 | 233 km NW from Mosul |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:51PM Baghdad) |
M 3.0 | 267 km ESE from Mosul |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 02:01PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 204 km NNW from Mosul |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 06:09AM Baghdad) |
M 2.3 | 279 km NNW from Mosul |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 05:41AM Baghdad) |
M 2.0 | 281 km N from Mosul |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 10:40PM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 290 km N from Mosul |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 05:49PM Baghdad) |
M 3.1 | 75 km NNW from Mosul |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 02:08PM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 208 km NNW from Mosul |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 09:03PM Baghdad) |
M 4.6 | 132 km NE from Mosul |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 01:41AM Baghdad) |
M 2.1 | 266 km N from Mosul |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 12:22AM Baghdad) |
M 3.3 | 285 km NE from Mosul |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 02:57PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 267 km N from Mosul |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 02:52PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 266 km N from Mosul |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 12:08PM Baghdad) |
M 2.7 | 265 km N from Mosul |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 08:29PM Baghdad) |
M 2.4 | 266 km N from Mosul |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 03:41PM Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 293 km SE from Mosul |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 01:34PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 259 km N from Mosul |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 09:46AM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 269 km N from Mosul |
| 22 days ago (Mar 5 12:11AM Baghdad) |
M 2.1 | 276 km NNE from Mosul |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 06:42PM Baghdad) |
M 2.2 | 264 km NNE from Mosul |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mosul
Mosul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mosul, Nineveh 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 Mosul roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mosul in 2020. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mosul that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mosul in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mosul 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 | 239 | 92.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.98% |
| 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 Mosul
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mosul 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 Mosul 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 Mosul 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 Mosul, Nineveh 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 Mosul.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2020 07:00PM (Baghdad) |
M 6.0 | 265 km NNE from Mosul |
| Jan 28, 2023 09:14PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.9 | 281 km NE from Mosul |
| Feb 23, 2020 08:53AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.8 | 261 km NNE from Mosul |
| Jan 18, 2023 01:08PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.7 | 284 km NE from Mosul |
| Mar 24, 2023 06:16AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 282 km NNE from Mosul |
| Oct 5, 2022 03:21AM (Baghdad) |
M 5.6 | 295 km NE from Mosul |
| Jun 25, 2020 01:03PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.4 | 255 km NNE from Mosul |
| Dec 11, 2017 05:09PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.4 | 276 km ESE from Mosul |
| Nov 12, 2017 09:29PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.3 | 273 km SE from Mosul |
| Apr 6, 2021 06:12PM (Baghdad) |
M 5.2 | 269 km ESE from Mosul |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Mosul
Nearest earthquakes from Mosul
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mosul, Nineveh. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2023 02:25AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 30 km E from Mosul |
| May 4, 2017 02:57AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.1 | 40 km NE from Mosul |
| Nov 3, 2024 09:15PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 49 km NE from Mosul |
| Jul 10, 2019 01:56PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.3 | 75 km NNE from Mosul |
| Sep 25, 2021 02:43AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.4 | 77 km WNW from Mosul |
| Jun 26, 2023 09:41AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.3 | 94 km NNE from Mosul |
| Sep 29, 2021 05:40AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.0 | 99 km NW from Mosul |
| Sep 1, 2015 05:14PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.2 | 115 km NNW from Mosul |
| Dec 12, 2024 05:20PM (Baghdad) |
M 4.3 | 117 km S from Mosul |
| Nov 22, 2018 08:50AM (Baghdad) |
M 4.1 | 121 km NNW from Mosul |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Mosul
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mosul.
When was the last earthquake in Mosul, Nineveh?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mosul on the morning of March 26, 2025 at 09:54 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 277km north-northwest of Mosul at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mosul, Nineveh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mosul, Nineveh?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mosul 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 Mosul since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mosul, Nineveh?
In the past 10 years, 258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mosul. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
