Latest earthquakes near Jarash today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jarash, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jarash? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jarash (also known as גרש), it will show up within minutes.
Jarash Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jarash 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 Jarash in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jarash 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 | 23 | 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 Jarash
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jarash occurred on Jul 4, 2018 22:45 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 72 kilometers (45 mi) north-west of Jarash, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jarash in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:27, 40 kilometers (25 mi) north-west of Jarash. It is the strongest earthquake near Jarash 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 Jarash 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 Jarash.
Nearest earthquakes from Jarash
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jarash. 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 Jarash.
When was the last earthquake in Jarash?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jarash on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 70km west-northwest of Jarash at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jarash in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jarash?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jarash on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:27 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 40km southwest of Jarash at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jarash since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jarash?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jarash. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
