Latest earthquakes near Ma'an today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ma'an, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ma'an? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ma'an, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ma'an Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ma'an. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ma'an and elsewhere.
Aug 3, 2026 03:00AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.0 Earthquake struck near Suez in Egypt.
Ma'an Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ma'an 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 Ma'an in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ma'an 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 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 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 Ma'an
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ma'an occurred on Aug 3, 2026 03:00 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) west of Ma'an, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ma'an in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 177 kilometers (110 mi) west of Ma'an. It is the strongest earthquake near Ma'an in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ma'an 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 Ma'an.
Nearest earthquakes from Ma'an
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ma'an. 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 Ma'an.
When was the last earthquake in Ma'an?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ma'an on the night of August 3, 2026 at 03:00 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west of Ma'an at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ma'an in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ma'an?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ma'an on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 177km south-southwest of Ma'an at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ma'an since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ma'an?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ma'an. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
