Latest earthquakes near Wāsiţ, Iraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wāsiţ, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wāsiţ? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wāsiţ, it will show up within minutes.
Wāsiţ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 473 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wāsiţ, Iraq in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 47 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Wāsiţ roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wāsiţ in 2018. A total of 148 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Wāsiţ 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 Wāsiţ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Wāsiţ 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 | 447 | 94.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Wāsiţ
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wāsiţ occurred on Nov 12, 2017 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) north of Al Kūt, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wāsiţ in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wāsiţ, 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 Wāsiţ.
Earthquakes by city in Wāsiţ
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Wāsiţ, Iraq.
Use this regional Wāsiţ earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Ḩayy, Al ‘Azīzīyah and Aş Şuwayrah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wāsiţ.
When was the last earthquake in Wāsiţ, Iraq?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Wāsiţ on the morning of November 9, 2024 at 08:21 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 229km north-northeast of Al Kūt at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wāsiţ, Iraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wāsiţ, Iraq?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Wāsiţ on the evening of November 12, 2017 at 21:18 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north of Al Kūt at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wāsiţ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wāsiţ, Iraq?
In the past 10 years, 473 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wāsiţ. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
