Latest earthquakes near Mādabā, Madaba today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mādabā, Madaba, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mādabā? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mādabā (also known as מידבא), it will show up within minutes.
Mādabā Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mādabā, Madaba 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 Mādabā in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Mādabā 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 | 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 Mādabā
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mādabā occurred on Jul 4, 2018 22:45 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 125 kilometers (78 mi) north-northwest of Mādabā, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mādabā in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:27, 35 kilometers (22 mi) north-northwest of Mādabā. It is the strongest earthquake near Mādabā 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 Mādabā, Madaba 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 Mādabā.
Nearest earthquakes from Mādabā
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mādabā, Madaba. 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 Mādabā.
When was the last earthquake in Mādabā, Madaba?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mādabā on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 104km north-northwest of Mādabā at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mādabā, Madaba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mādabā, Madaba?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mādabā on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:27 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 35km north-northwest of Mādabā at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mādabā since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mādabā, Madaba?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mādabā. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
