Latest earthquakes near Al Jahrāʼ, Kuwait today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Jahrāʼ, Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Jahrāʼ? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Jahrāʼ (also known as مُحَافَظَة الجَهْرَاء), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Al Jahrāʼ Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Al Jahrāʼ. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Al Jahrāʼ and elsewhere.
Dec 5, 2024 07:02AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Al Jahrāʼ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Jahrāʼ, Kuwait in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Jahrāʼ roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Jahrāʼ in 2021. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Jahrāʼ 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 Jahrāʼ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Jahrāʼ 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 | 136 | 97.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 2.86% |
| 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 Jahrāʼ
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Jahrāʼ occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Kuwait timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) east of Al Jahrā’, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Jahrāʼ in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Jahrāʼ, 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 Jahrāʼ.
Earthquakes by city in Al Jahrāʼ
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Jahrāʼ, Kuwait.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Jahrāʼ.
When was the last earthquake in Al Jahrāʼ, Kuwait?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Jahrāʼ on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 16:45 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 296km north-east of Al Jahrā’ at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Jahrāʼ, Kuwait in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Jahrāʼ, Kuwait?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Jahrāʼ on the morning of April 18, 2021 at 09:41 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east of Al Jahrā’ at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Jahrāʼ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Jahrāʼ, Kuwait?
In the past 10 years, 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Jahrāʼ. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
