Latest earthquakes near Kuwait today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kuwait.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2024 04:25PM
(Kuwait)
M 5.0 358 km ESE
from Al Aḩmadī
Dec 5, 2024 08:38AM
(Kuwait)
M 5.0 337 km NNE
from Al Aḩmadī
Dec 5, 2024 07:23AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.9 288 km NNE
from Ḩawallī
Dec 5, 2024 07:02AM
(Kuwait)
M 5.6 325 km NNE
from Al Aḩmadī
Nov 30, 2024 02:36PM
(Kuwait)
M 3.4 262 km NE
from Al Aḩmadī
Nov 15, 2024 03:15AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.2 293 km NE
from Al Aḩmadī
Nov 15, 2024 12:08AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.0 221 km N
from Al Aḩmadī
Nov 11, 2024 10:21PM
(Kuwait)
M 4.4 228 km SE
from Al Aḩmadī
Nov 11, 2024 10:21PM
(Kuwait)
M 4.4 216 km ESE
from Al Aḩmadī
Nov 8, 2024 01:22PM
(Kuwait)
M 3.5 257 km NE
from Al Aḩmadī
Nov 8, 2024 10:09AM
(Kuwait)
M 3.1 227 km NE
from Al Aḩmadī
Nov 8, 2024 10:07AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.0 246 km NE
from Al Aḩmadī
Nov 8, 2024 07:01AM
(Kuwait)
M 3.0 268 km NE
from Al Aḩmadī
Sep 9, 2024 03:03AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.0 298 km NNW
from Ḩawallī
Sep 9, 2024 12:45AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.2 269 km ENE
from Al Aḩmadī
Aug 18, 2024 12:13AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.1 209 km ESE
from Al Aḩmadī
Aug 10, 2024 01:54AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.3 294 km NNE
from Ḩawallī
Jul 25, 2024 07:27AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.0 179 km N
from Al Aḩmadī
Jul 20, 2024 11:12PM
(Kuwait)
M 4.2 243 km NE
from Al Aḩmadī
Jul 16, 2024 05:42AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.1 285 km NNE
from Ḩawallī
Jun 3, 2024 08:04AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.0 294 km NE
from Ḩawallī
May 10, 2024 09:53AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.3 246 km NNE
from Al Aḩmadī
Apr 10, 2024 08:43AM
(Kuwait)
M 3.4 261 km NNE
from Al Aḩmadī
Apr 5, 2024 12:01PM
(Kuwait)
M 4.4 276 km NNE
from Al Aḩmadī
Apr 5, 2024 11:58AM
(Kuwait)
M 4.3 264 km NNE
from Al Aḩmadī

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kuwait

Recent Kuwait Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kuwait. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kuwait and elsewhere.

Kuwait Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
21 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5
Dec 5, 2024 16:25

Average

A total of 214 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 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kuwait roughly every 17 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Kuwait with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kuwait (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 206 96.26%
Mag. 5 8 3.74%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.8
On Apr 18, 2021 09:41.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6
On May 27, 1989 23:08.

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 124 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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Dec 12, 2014 11:45PM
(Kuwait)
M 5.2 276 km ENE
from Al Aḩmadī
Mar 19, 2018 10:32PM
(Kuwait)
M 5.1 285 km NE
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
Jul 13, 2021 02:11PM
(Kuwait)
M 5.0 284 km ENE
from Al Aḩmadī
May 24, 2020 12:11PM
(Kuwait)
M 4.9 297 km ENE
from Al Aḩmadī
May 28, 2021 11:35PM
(Kuwait)
M 4.9 257 km ENE
from Al Aḩmadī

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kuwait

Earthquakes by region of Kuwait

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kuwait.

When was the last earthquake in Kuwait?

A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuwait on the afternoon of December 5, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 358km east-southeast 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, 214 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kuwait. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.