Latest earthquakes near Al Aḩmadī today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Aḩmadī, Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Aḩmadī? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Aḩmadī (also known as اَلأَحْمَدِي), it will show up within minutes.
Al Aḩmadī Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Aḩmadī in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Aḩmadī roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Aḩmadī in 2021. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Aḩmadī 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 Al Aḩmadī in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Aḩmadī 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 | 158 | 94.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.95% |
| 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 Al Aḩmadī
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Aḩmadī 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 Al Aḩmadī 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 Al Aḩmadī 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 Al Aḩmadī 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 Al Aḩmadī.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Aḩmadī
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Aḩmadī. 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 Al Aḩmadī.
When was the last earthquake in Al Aḩmadī?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Aḩmadī on the morning of April 10, 2024 at 08:43 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north-northeast of Al Aḩmadī at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Aḩmadī in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Aḩmadī?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Aḩmadī 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 Al Aḩmadī since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Aḩmadī?
In the past 10 years, 168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Aḩmadī. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
