Latest earthquakes near Amman, Jordan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Amman, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Amman? If an earthquake is happening right now near Amman (also known as Amman Governorate), it will show up within minutes.
Amman Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amman, 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 Amman in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Amman 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 Amman
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amman occurred on Jul 4, 2018 22:45 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) north-northwest of Amman, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Amman in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:27, 30 kilometers (19 mi) north-northwest of Amman. It is the strongest earthquake near Amman 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 Amman, 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 Amman.
Earthquakes by city in Amman
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Amman, Jordan.
Use this regional Amman earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Al Jubayhah, Saḩāb, Ḩayy al Quwaysimah and Umm as Summāq.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Amman.
When was the last earthquake in Amman, Jordan?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Amman on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 93km northwest of Amman at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amman, Jordan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amman, Jordan?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Amman on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:27 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 30km west of Amman at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amman since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amman, Jordan?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amman. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
