Latest earthquakes near Rukban, Mafraq today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rukban, Mafraq, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rukban? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rukban (also known as الرُّقبان), it will show up within minutes.
Rukban Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rukban, Mafraq 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 Rukban in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rukban 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 | 17 | 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 Rukban
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rukban occurred on May 8, 2023 12:25 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 210 kilometers (130 mi) north-northwest of Rukban, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rukban in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rukban, Mafraq 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 Rukban.
Nearest earthquakes from Rukban
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rukban, Mafraq. 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 Rukban.
When was the last earthquake in Rukban, Mafraq?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rukban on the morning of January 31, 2024 at 07:08 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 288km northwest of Rukban at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rukban, Mafraq in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rukban, Mafraq?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rukban on the afternoon of May 8, 2023 at 12:25 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 210km north-northwest of Rukban at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rukban since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rukban, Mafraq?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rukban. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
