Latest earthquakes near Balqa, Jordan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Balqa, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Balqa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Balqa (also known as Al Balqāʼ), it will show up within minutes.
Balqa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balqa, 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 Balqa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Balqa 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 | 21 | 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 Balqa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Balqa occurred on Jul 4, 2018 22:45 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 88 kilometers (55 mi) north-northwest of As Salţ, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Balqa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:27, 9 kilometers (6 mi) north-northwest of As Salţ. It is the strongest earthquake near Balqa 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 Balqa, 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 Balqa.
Earthquakes by city in Balqa
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Balqa.
When was the last earthquake in Balqa, Jordan?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Balqa on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 72km northwest of As Salţ at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Balqa, Jordan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balqa, Jordan?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Balqa on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:27 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 9km west-southwest of As Salţ at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balqa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balqa, Jordan?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balqa. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
