Latest earthquakes near Mafraq, Jordan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mafraq, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mafraq? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mafraq (also known as Al Mafraq), it will show up within minutes.
Mafraq Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mafraq, Jordan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mafraq in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mafraq 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 | 18 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.26% |
| 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 Mafraq
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mafraq occurred on Aug 12, 2024 23:56 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) north-west of Rukban, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mafraq in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mafraq, 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 Mafraq.
Earthquakes by city in Mafraq
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mafraq, Jordan.
Use this regional Mafraq earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mafraq.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mafraq.
When was the last earthquake in Mafraq, Jordan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mafraq on the night of August 17, 2024 at 02:53 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 266km northwest of Rukban at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mafraq, Jordan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mafraq, Jordan?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mafraq on the evening of August 12, 2024 at 23:56 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 254km northwest of Rukban at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mafraq since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mafraq, Jordan?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mafraq. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
