Latest earthquakes near Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrāʼ today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrāʼ, Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Jahrā’? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Jahrā’ (also known as اَلْجَهْرَاء), it will show up within minutes.
Al Jahrā’ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrāʼ 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 Jahrā’ roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Jahrā’ in 2021. A total of 46 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Jahrā’ 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 Jahrā’ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Jahrā’ 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 | 145 | 97.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 2.68% |
| 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 Jahrā’
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Jahrā’ 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 Jahrā’ in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrāʼ 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 Jahrā’.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Jahrā’
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrāʼ. 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 Jahrā’.
When was the last earthquake in Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrāʼ?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Jahrā’ on the afternoon of January 12, 2026 at 14:11 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 181km north-northeast of Al Jahrā’ at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrāʼ in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrāʼ?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Jahrā’ 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 Jahrā’ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Jahrā’, Al Jahrāʼ?
In the past 10 years, 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Jahrā’. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
