Latest earthquakes near Sāmarrā’, Salah ad Din today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sāmarrā’, Salah ad Din, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sāmarrā’? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sāmarrā’, it will show up within minutes.
Sāmarrā’ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 359 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sāmarrā’, Salah ad Din in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sāmarrā’ roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sāmarrā’ in 2018. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sāmarrā’ that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sāmarrā’ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sāmarrā’ 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 | 328 | 91.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 7.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sāmarrā’
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sāmarrā’ occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) east-northeast of Sāmarrā’, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sāmarrā’ in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sāmarrā’, Salah ad Din 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 Sāmarrā’.
Nearest earthquakes from Sāmarrā’
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sāmarrā’, Salah ad Din. 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 Sāmarrā’.
When was the last earthquake in Sāmarrā’, Salah ad Din?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sāmarrā’ on the night of May 14, 2024 at 03:00 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 185km east-southeast of Sāmarrā’ at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sāmarrā’, Salah ad Din in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sāmarrā’, Salah ad Din?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sāmarrā’ on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 206km east-northeast of Sāmarrā’ at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sāmarrā’ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sāmarrā’, Salah ad Din?
In the past 10 years, 359 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sāmarrā’. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
