Latest earthquakes near Hawalli, Kuwait today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hawalli, Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hawalli? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hawalli (also known as مُحَافَظَة حَوَلِّي), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:31AM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 186 km NNE from Ḩawallī |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 10:21AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 70 km SW from Ḩawallī |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 07:28AM Kuwait) |
M 3.6 | 262 km NE from Ḩawallī |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 04:04AM Kuwait) |
M 3.5 | 256 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 10:28PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 248 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 10:14PM Kuwait) |
M 3.7 | 256 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 09:07PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 255 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 05:33PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 246 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 05:13PM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 239 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 07:28AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 220 km E from Ḩawallī |
| 40 days ago (Feb 18 06:05AM Kuwait) |
M 3.0 | 249 km NE from Ḩawallī |
| 41 days ago (Feb 17 02:27AM Kuwait) |
M 3.0 | 293 km NNE from Ḩawallī |
| 41 days ago (Feb 16 09:55PM Kuwait) |
M 5.1 | 389 km N from Ḩawallī |
| 53 days ago (Feb 5 05:44AM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 266 km NNE from Ḩawallī |
| 59 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 190 km NNE from Ḩawallī |
| 59 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Kuwait) |
M 4.5 | 216 km NNE from Ḩawallī |
| 63 days ago (Jan 26 08:01AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 248 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 63 days ago (Jan 26 12:13AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 282 km SE from Ḩawallī |
| 64 days ago (Jan 25 12:00PM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 278 km NNE from Ḩawallī |
| 67 days ago (Jan 21 02:06PM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 299 km E from Ḩawallī |
| 70 days ago (Jan 19 08:21AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 275 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 70 days ago (Jan 19 05:20AM Kuwait) |
M 4.6 | 265 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 70 days ago (Jan 19 01:11AM Kuwait) |
M 4.0 | 255 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| 72 days ago (Jan 17 03:10AM Kuwait) |
M 4.2 | 280 km E from Ḩawallī |
| 72 days ago (Jan 17 01:00AM Kuwait) |
M 3.2 | 299 km E from Ḩawallī |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hawalli
Hawalli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hawalli, Kuwait 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 Hawalli roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hawalli in 2021. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hawalli 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 Hawalli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hawalli 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 | 212 | 96.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 3.2% |
| 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 Hawalli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hawalli occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Kuwait timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 261 kilometers (162 mi) east of Ḩawallī, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hawalli in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on May 27, 1989 23:08, 294 kilometers (183 mi) east of Ḩawallī. It is the strongest earthquake near Hawalli 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 Hawalli, 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 Hawalli.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2021 09:41AM (Kuwait) |
M 5.8 | 261 km E from Ḩawallī |
| Jul 18, 2021 05:34PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.4 | 298 km E from As Sālimīyah |
| Oct 15, 2023 02:15PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.3 | 235 km NE from Ḩawallī |
| Mar 19, 2018 10:32PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.1 | 272 km NE from Ḩawallī |
| Jul 13, 2021 02:11PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 281 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| Mar 19, 2018 07:30AM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 264 km E from Ḩawallī |
| May 21, 2021 02:52PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 248 km E from Ḩawallī |
| May 28, 2021 11:35PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 255 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
| Dec 5, 2024 07:23AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 287 km NNE from Ḩawallī |
| Oct 1, 2021 04:15AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 244 km ENE from Ḩawallī |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Hawalli
Earthquakes by city in Hawalli
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hawalli, Kuwait.
Use this regional Hawalli earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ar Rumaythīyah, Salwá and Bayān.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hawalli.
When was the last earthquake in Hawalli, Kuwait?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hawalli on the morning of March 29, 2025 at 09:31 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 186km north-northeast of Ḩawallī at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hawalli, Kuwait in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hawalli, Kuwait?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Hawalli on the evening of May 27, 1989 at 23:08 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east-northeast of Ḩawallī at a depth of 31km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hawalli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hawalli, Kuwait?
In the past 10 years, 219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hawalli. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
