Latest earthquakes near Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Farwaniyah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Farwaniyah (also known as مُحَافَظَة اَلْفَرْوَانِيَّة), it will show up within minutes.
Al Farwaniyah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 184 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Farwaniyah roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Farwaniyah in 2021. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Farwaniyah 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 Farwaniyah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Farwaniyah 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 | 177 | 96.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 3.8% |
| 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 Farwaniyah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Farwaniyah occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Kuwait timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) east-northeast of Al Farwānīyah, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Farwaniyah in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Farwaniyah, 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 Al Farwaniyah.
Earthquakes by city in Al Farwaniyah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait.
Use this regional Al Farwaniyah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Janūb as Surrah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Farwaniyah.
When was the last earthquake in Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Farwaniyah on the evening of November 11, 2024 at 22:21 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south-east of Al Farwānīyah at a depth of 33km under water in the Persian Gulf. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Farwaniyah on the morning of April 18, 2021 at 09:41 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 268km east-northeast of Al Farwānīyah at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Farwaniyah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait?
In the past 10 years, 184 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Farwaniyah. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
