Latest earthquakes near Zarqa, Jordan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zarqa, Jordan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zarqa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zarqa (also known as Aţ Ţafīlah), it will show up within minutes.
Zarqa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zarqa, Jordan 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 Zarqa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zarqa 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 | 22 | 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 Zarqa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zarqa occurred on Jul 4, 2018 22:45 local time (Asia/Amman timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 101 kilometers (63 mi) north-west of Zarqa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zarqa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jul 11, 1927 15:27, 43 kilometers (27 mi) north-west of Zarqa. It is the strongest earthquake near Zarqa 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 Zarqa, 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 Zarqa.
Earthquakes by city in Zarqa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zarqa, Jordan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zarqa.
When was the last earthquake in Zarqa, Jordan?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Zarqa on the evening of March 23, 2024 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 96km west-northwest of Zarqa at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zarqa, Jordan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zarqa, Jordan?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Zarqa on the afternoon of July 11, 1927 at 15:27 local time (Asia/Amman). The center of this earthquake was located 43km west of Zarqa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zarqa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zarqa, Jordan?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zarqa. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
