Latest earthquakes near Aqaba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aqaba, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aqaba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aqaba (also known as العقبة), it will show up within minutes.
Aqaba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aqaba 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 Aqaba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Aqaba 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 | 19 | 86.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 13.64% |
| 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 Aqaba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aqaba occurred on Jun 27, 2015 18:34 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 63 kilometers (39 mi) south-southwest of Aqaba, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aqaba 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-southwest of Aqaba. It is the strongest earthquake near Aqaba 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 Aqaba 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 Aqaba.
Nearest earthquakes from Aqaba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aqaba. 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 Aqaba.
When was the last earthquake in Aqaba?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aqaba on the evening of May 16, 2023 at 22:05 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 86km south-southwest of Aqaba at a depth of 16km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aqaba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aqaba?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aqaba 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 Aqaba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aqaba?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aqaba. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
