Latest earthquakes near Aţ Ţafīlah, Tafielah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aţ Ţafīlah, Tafielah, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aţ Ţafīlah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aţ Ţafīlah, it will show up within minutes.
Aţ Ţafīlah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aţ Ţafīlah, Tafielah 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 Aţ Ţafīlah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Aţ Ţafīlah 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 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 6.25% |
| 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 Aţ Ţafīlah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aţ Ţafīlah occurred on May 16, 2016 04:46 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-southwest of Aţ Ţafīlah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aţ Ţafīlah 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 Aţ Ţafīlah in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aţ Ţafīlah, Tafielah 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 Aţ Ţafīlah.
Nearest earthquakes from Aţ Ţafīlah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aţ Ţafīlah, Tafielah. 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 Aţ Ţafīlah.
When was the last earthquake in Aţ Ţafīlah, Tafielah?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aţ Ţafīlah on the afternoon of August 24, 2025 at 17:08 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 225km north of Aţ Ţafīlah at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aţ Ţafīlah, Tafielah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aţ Ţafīlah, Tafielah?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aţ Ţafīlah 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 Aţ Ţafīlah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aţ Ţafīlah, Tafielah?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aţ Ţafīlah. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
