Latest earthquakes near Karak, Jordan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karak, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karak? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karak (also known as Al Karak), it will show up within minutes.
Karak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karak, 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 Karak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Karak 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 | 20 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 9.09% |
| 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 Karak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karak occurred on Jun 27, 2015 18:34 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) south-southwest of ‘Izrā, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karak in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 273 kilometers (170 mi) south-southwest of ‘Izrā. It is the strongest earthquake near Karak 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 Karak, 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 Karak.
Earthquakes by city in Karak
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Karak, Jordan.
Use this regional Karak earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Karak City and Safi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Karak.
When was the last earthquake in Karak, Jordan?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Karak on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 157km north-northwest of ‘Izrā at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karak, Jordan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karak, Jordan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Karak on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 273km south-southwest of ‘Izrā at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karak, Jordan?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karak. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
