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.
Hawalli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 228 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 22 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 | 220 | 96.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 3.51% |
| 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.
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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hawalli 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 Ḩawallī at a depth of 14km 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, 228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hawalli. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
