Latest earthquakes near Al Kūt, Wāsiţ today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Kūt, Wāsiţ, Iraq, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Kūt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Kūt, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Al Kūt Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Al Kūt. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Al Kūt and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:02AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Al Kūt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 471 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Kūt, Wāsiţ 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 Al Kūt roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Kūt in 2018. A total of 148 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Kūt 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 Al Kūt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Al Kūt 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 | 445 | 94.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 4.88% |
| 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 Al Kūt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Kūt 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 Al Kūt in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Kūt, Wāsiţ 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 Kūt.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Kūt
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Kūt, Wāsiţ. 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 Kūt.
When was the last earthquake in Al Kūt, Wāsiţ?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Kūt on the morning of December 5, 2024 at 08:38 local time (Asia/Baghdad). The center of this earthquake was located 355km east-southeast of Al Kūt at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Kūt, Wāsiţ in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Kūt, Wāsiţ?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Kūt 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 Al Kūt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Kūt, Wāsiţ?
In the past 10 years, 471 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Kūt. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
