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.
Capital Governorate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 198 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 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Capital Governorate roughly every 18 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 | 188 | 94.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.05% |
| 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 124 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.
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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Capital Governorate on the morning of April 10, 2024 at 08:43 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 240km north-east of Kuwait City at a depth of 20km 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, 198 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Capital Governorate. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
