Latest earthquakes near Tafielah, Jordan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tafielah, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tafielah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tafielah (also known as Muḩāfaz̧at aţ Ţafīlah), it will show up within minutes.
Tafielah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tafielah, 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 Tafielah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tafielah 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.76% |
| 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 Tafielah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tafielah occurred on Jun 27, 2015 18:34 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) south-southwest of Aţ Ţafīlah, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tafielah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 1995 06:15, 237 kilometers (147 mi) south-southwest of Aţ Ţafīlah. It is the strongest earthquake near Tafielah 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 Tafielah, 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 Tafielah.
Earthquakes by city in Tafielah
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tafielah.
When was the last earthquake in Tafielah, Jordan?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tafielah on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 189km north-northwest of Aţ Ţafīlah at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tafielah, Jordan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tafielah, Jordan?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tafielah on the morning of November 22, 1995 at 06:15 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 237km south-southwest of Aţ Ţafīlah at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aqaba. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tafielah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tafielah, Jordan?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tafielah. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
