Latest earthquakes near Irbid today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Irbid, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Irbid? If an earthquake is happening right now near Irbid (also known as אירביד), it will show up within minutes.
Irbid Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Irbid 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 Irbid in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Irbid 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 | 26 | 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 Irbid
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Irbid occurred on Jul 30, 2015 18:04 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) north-west of Irbid, at a depth of 36 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Irbid in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Sep 29, 1918 14:30, 282 kilometers (175 mi) north-west of Irbid. It is the strongest earthquake near Irbid 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 Irbid 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 Irbid.
Nearest earthquakes from Irbid
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Irbid. 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 Irbid.
When was the last earthquake in Irbid?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Irbid on the afternoon of April 5, 2024 at 15:14 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 295km northwest of Irbid at a depth of 27km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Irbid in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Irbid?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Irbid on the afternoon of September 29, 1918 at 14:30 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 282km north of Irbid at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Irbid since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Irbid?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Irbid. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
