Latest earthquakes near As Salţ, Balqa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near As Salţ, Balqa, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in As Salţ? If an earthquake is happening right now near As Salţ, it will show up within minutes.
As Salţ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of As Salţ, Balqa 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 As Salţ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near As Salţ 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 As Salţ
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near As Salţ 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 As Salţ 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 As Salţ 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 As Salţ, Balqa 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 As Salţ.
Nearest earthquakes from As Salţ
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to As Salţ, Balqa. 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 As Salţ.
When was the last earthquake in As Salţ, Balqa?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near As Salţ 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 As Salţ, Balqa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near As Salţ, Balqa?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near As Salţ 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 As Salţ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near As Salţ, Balqa?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from As Salţ. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
