Latest earthquakes near Ajlun, Jordan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ajlun, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ajlun? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ajlun (also known as ‘Ajlūn), it will show up within minutes.
Ajlun Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ajlun, Jordan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ajlun in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ajlun 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 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Ajlun
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ajlun occurred on May 15, 2019 19:53 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) west of ‘Ajlūn, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ajlun in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Feb 18, 1924 19:27, 293 kilometers (182 mi) west of ‘Ajlūn. It is the strongest earthquake near Ajlun 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 Ajlun, 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 Ajlun.
Earthquakes by city in Ajlun
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ajlun, Jordan.
Use this regional Ajlun earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including ‘Anjarah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ajlun.
When was the last earthquake in Ajlun, Jordan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ajlun on the evening of December 15, 2024 at 23:48 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north of ‘Ajlūn at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ajlun, Jordan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ajlun, Jordan?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ajlun on the evening of February 18, 1924 at 19:27 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north-northwest of ‘Ajlūn at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ajlun since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ajlun, Jordan?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ajlun. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
