Latest earthquakes near Jordan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jordan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jordan (also known as الأردن), it will show up within minutes.
Jordan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jordan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jordan in 2023. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jordan that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jordan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jordan 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 | 49 | 94.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 5.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jordan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jordan occurred on Jun 16, 2020 17:30 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) south of Aqaba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jordan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 81 kilometers (50 mi) south of Aqaba. It is the strongest earthquake near Jordan 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 Jordan 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 Jordan.
Earthquakes by region of Jordan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Jordan.
- Ajlun (‘Ajlūn)
- Amman (Amman Governorate)
- Aqaba (محافظة العقبة)
- Balqa (Al Balqāʼ)
- Irbid (אירביד)
- Jarash
- Karak (Al Karak)
- Ma'an (Governorate of Ma‘ān)
- Madaba (Muḩāfaz̧at Mādabā)
- Mafraq (Al Mafraq)
- Tafielah (Muḩāfaz̧at aţ Ţafīlah)
- Zarqa (Aţ Ţafīlah)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jordan.
When was the last earthquake in Jordan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Jordan on the afternoon of April 5, 2024 at 15:14 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 295km northwest of Irbid at a depth of 27km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jordan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jordan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jordan on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 81km south-southwest of Aqaba at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jordan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jordan?
In the past 10 years, 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jordan. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 70 days.
