Latest earthquakes near Capital Governorate, Kuwait today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Capital Governorate, Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Capital Governorate? If an earthquake is happening right now near Capital Governorate (also known as مُحَافَظَة اَلْعَاصِمَة), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:31AM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 184 km NNE from Kuwait City |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 10:21AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 68 km SW from Kuwait City |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 07:28AM Kuwait) |
M 3.6 | 262 km NE from Kuwait City |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 04:04AM Kuwait) |
M 3.5 | 260 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 10:28PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 252 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 10:14PM Kuwait) |
M 3.7 | 260 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 09:07PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 259 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 05:33PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 250 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 05:13PM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 243 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 07:28AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 225 km E from Kuwait City |
| 40 days ago (Feb 18 06:05AM Kuwait) |
M 3.0 | 250 km NE from Kuwait City |
| 42 days ago (Feb 17 02:27AM Kuwait) |
M 3.0 | 292 km NNE from Kuwait City |
| 42 days ago (Feb 16 09:55PM Kuwait) |
M 5.1 | 386 km N from Kuwait City |
| 53 days ago (Feb 5 05:44AM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 265 km NE from Kuwait City |
| 59 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 189 km NE from Kuwait City |
| 59 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Kuwait) |
M 4.5 | 216 km NE from Kuwait City |
| 63 days ago (Jan 26 08:01AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 252 km E from Kuwait City |
| 64 days ago (Jan 26 12:13AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 289 km SE from Kuwait City |
| 64 days ago (Jan 25 12:00PM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 277 km NNE from Kuwait City |
| 70 days ago (Jan 19 08:21AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 279 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| 70 days ago (Jan 19 05:20AM Kuwait) |
M 4.6 | 268 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| 71 days ago (Jan 19 01:11AM Kuwait) |
M 4.0 | 259 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| 72 days ago (Jan 17 03:10AM Kuwait) |
M 4.2 | 284 km E from Kuwait City |
| 73 days ago (Jan 17 12:45AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 291 km E from Kuwait City |
| 76 days ago (Jan 13 01:09PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 276 km ENE from Kuwait City |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Capital Governorate
Capital Governorate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Capital Governorate, Kuwait in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Capital Governorate roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Capital Governorate in 2021. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Capital Governorate 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 Capital Governorate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Capital Governorate 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 | 203 | 97.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 2.87% |
| 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 Capital Governorate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Capital Governorate occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Kuwait timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) east of Kuwait City, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Capital Governorate in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on May 27, 1989 23:08, 298 kilometers (185 mi) east of Kuwait City. It is the strongest earthquake near Capital Governorate in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Capital Governorate, 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 Capital Governorate.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2021 09:41AM (Kuwait) |
M 5.8 | 265 km E from Kuwait City |
| Oct 15, 2023 02:15PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.3 | 235 km NE from Kuwait City |
| Mar 19, 2018 10:32PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.1 | 274 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| Jul 13, 2021 02:11PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 285 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| Mar 19, 2018 07:30AM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 268 km E from Kuwait City |
| May 21, 2021 02:52PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 252 km E from Kuwait City |
| May 28, 2021 11:35PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 259 km E from Kuwait City |
| May 24, 2020 12:11PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 291 km ENE from Kuwait City |
| Dec 5, 2024 07:23AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 285 km NNE from Kuwait City |
| Oct 1, 2021 04:15AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 248 km ENE from Kuwait City |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Capital Governorate
Earthquakes by city in Capital Governorate
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Capital Governorate, Kuwait.
Use this regional Capital Governorate earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ar Rābiyah and Ad Dasmah.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Capital Governorate.
When was the last earthquake in Capital Governorate, Kuwait?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Capital Governorate on the morning of March 29, 2025 at 09:31 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 184km north-northeast of Kuwait City at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Capital Governorate, Kuwait in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Capital Governorate, Kuwait?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Capital Governorate on the evening of May 27, 1989 at 23:08 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 298km east-northeast of Kuwait City at a depth of 31km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Capital Governorate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Capital Governorate, Kuwait?
In the past 10 years, 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Capital Governorate. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
