Latest earthquakes near Kuwait today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kuwait? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kuwait, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 10:21AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 62 km WSW from Al Aḩmadī |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 07:28AM Kuwait) |
M 3.6 | 280 km NE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 12:09AM Kuwait) |
M 4.0 | 279 km SE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 04:04AM Kuwait) |
M 3.5 | 260 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 16 days ago (Mar 9 10:28PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 252 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 16 days ago (Mar 9 10:14PM Kuwait) |
M 3.7 | 260 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 16 days ago (Mar 9 09:07PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 259 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 16 days ago (Mar 9 05:33PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 250 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 16 days ago (Mar 9 05:13PM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 244 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 07:28AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 215 km E from Al Aḩmadī |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 06:05AM Kuwait) |
M 3.0 | 263 km NE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 37 days ago (Feb 17 02:27AM Kuwait) |
M 3.0 | 293 km NNE from Ḩawallī |
| 37 days ago (Feb 16 09:55PM Kuwait) |
M 5.1 | 389 km N from Ḩawallī |
| 49 days ago (Feb 5 05:44AM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 288 km NNE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 212 km NNE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 55 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Kuwait) |
M 4.5 | 238 km NNE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 59 days ago (Jan 26 08:01AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 250 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 59 days ago (Jan 26 12:23AM Kuwait) |
M 3.0 | 290 km SE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 59 days ago (Jan 26 12:13AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 261 km SE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 60 days ago (Jan 25 12:00PM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 300 km NNE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 64 days ago (Jan 21 02:06PM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 299 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 66 days ago (Jan 19 08:21AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 280 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 66 days ago (Jan 19 05:20AM Kuwait) |
M 4.6 | 269 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 66 days ago (Jan 19 01:11AM Kuwait) |
M 4.0 | 259 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| 68 days ago (Jan 17 03:10AM Kuwait) |
M 4.2 | 281 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kuwait
Kuwait Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 222 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kuwait in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kuwait roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kuwait in 2021. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kuwait that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kuwait in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kuwait 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 | 215 | 96.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 3.15% |
| 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 Kuwait
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kuwait occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Kuwait timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) east-northeast of Al Aḩmadī, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kuwait in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on May 27, 1989 23:08, 300 kilometers (186 mi) east-northeast of Al Aḩmadī. It is the strongest earthquake near Kuwait 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 Kuwait 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 Kuwait.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2021 09:41AM (Kuwait) |
M 5.8 | 262 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| Jul 18, 2021 05:34PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.4 | 298 km E from As Sālimīyah |
| Oct 15, 2023 02:15PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.3 | 256 km NNE from Al Aḩmadī |
| Mar 19, 2018 10:32PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.1 | 285 km NE from Al Aḩmadī |
| Jul 13, 2021 02:11PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 284 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| Mar 19, 2018 07:30AM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 264 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| May 21, 2021 02:52PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 250 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| May 24, 2020 12:11PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 297 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| Oct 1, 2021 04:15AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 247 km ENE from Al Aḩmadī |
| Dec 5, 2024 07:23AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 287 km NNE from Ḩawallī |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kuwait
Earthquakes by region of Kuwait
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Kuwait.
- Al Aḩmadī (مُحَافَظَة اَلأَحْمَدِي)
- Al Farwaniyah (مُحَافَظَة اَلْفَرْوَانِيَّة)
- Al Jahrāʼ (مُحَافَظَة الجَهْرَاء)
- Capital Governorate (مُحَافَظَة اَلْعَاصِمَة)
- Hawalli (مُحَافَظَة حَوَلِّي)
- Mubārak al Kabīr (Muḩāfaz̧at Mubārak al Kabīr)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kuwait.
When was the last earthquake in Kuwait?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuwait on the morning of March 15, 2025 at 10:21 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 62km west-southwest of Al Aḩmadī at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kuwait in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kuwait?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuwait on the evening of May 27, 1989 at 23:08 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 300km east-northeast of Al Aḩmadī at a depth of 31km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kuwait since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kuwait?
In the past 10 years, 222 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kuwait. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
