Latest earthquakes near Kuwait City, Capital Governorate today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kuwait City, Capital Governorate, Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kuwait City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kuwait City (also known as اَلْكُوَيْت), it will show up within minutes.
Kuwait City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 215 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kuwait City, Capital Governorate in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kuwait City roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kuwait City in 2021. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kuwait City 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 | 208 | 96.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 3.26% |
| 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 Kuwait City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City, Capital Governorate 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 Kuwait City.
Nearest earthquakes from Kuwait City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kuwait City, Capital Governorate. 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 Kuwait City.
When was the last earthquake in Kuwait City, Capital Governorate?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuwait City on the night of December 3, 2025 at 05:15 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north-east of Kuwait City at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kuwait City, Capital Governorate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kuwait City, Capital Governorate?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kuwait City, Capital Governorate?
In the past 10 years, 215 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kuwait City. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
