Latest earthquakes near As Sālimīyah, Hawalli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near As Sālimīyah, Hawalli, Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in As Sālimīyah? If an earthquake is happening right now near As Sālimīyah (also known as السالمية), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:31AM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 185 km NNE from As Sālimīyah |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 10:21AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 73 km SW from As Sālimīyah |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 07:28AM Kuwait) |
M 3.6 | 258 km NE from As Sālimīyah |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 04:04AM Kuwait) |
M 3.5 | 252 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 10:28PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 244 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 10:14PM Kuwait) |
M 3.7 | 252 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 09:07PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 250 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 05:33PM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 241 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 05:13PM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 235 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 07:28AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 215 km E from As Sālimīyah |
| 40 days ago (Feb 18 06:05AM Kuwait) |
M 3.0 | 245 km NE from As Sālimīyah |
| 42 days ago (Feb 17 02:27AM Kuwait) |
M 3.0 | 290 km NNE from As Sālimīyah |
| 42 days ago (Feb 16 09:55PM Kuwait) |
M 5.1 | 389 km N from As Sālimīyah |
| 53 days ago (Feb 5 05:44AM Kuwait) |
M 3.4 | 264 km NNE from As Sālimīyah |
| 59 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 187 km NNE from As Sālimīyah |
| 59 days ago (Jan 30 11:37AM Kuwait) |
M 4.5 | 214 km NNE from As Sālimīyah |
| 63 days ago (Jan 26 08:01AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 243 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 64 days ago (Jan 26 12:13AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 279 km SE from As Sālimīyah |
| 64 days ago (Jan 25 12:00PM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 275 km NNE from As Sālimīyah |
| 68 days ago (Jan 21 02:06PM Kuwait) |
M 3.3 | 295 km E from As Sālimīyah |
| 70 days ago (Jan 19 08:21AM Kuwait) |
M 3.1 | 271 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 70 days ago (Jan 19 05:20AM Kuwait) |
M 4.6 | 260 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 71 days ago (Jan 19 01:11AM Kuwait) |
M 4.0 | 251 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| 73 days ago (Jan 17 03:10AM Kuwait) |
M 4.2 | 275 km E from As Sālimīyah |
| 73 days ago (Jan 17 01:00AM Kuwait) |
M 3.2 | 294 km E from As Sālimīyah |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near As Sālimīyah
As Sālimīyah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of As Sālimīyah, Hawalli 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 As Sālimīyah roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near As Sālimīyah in 2021. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of As Sālimīyah 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 As Sālimīyah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near As Sālimīyah 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 As Sālimīyah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near As Sālimīyah occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Kuwait timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) east of As Sālimīyah, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near As Sālimīyah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on May 27, 1989 23:08, 290 kilometers (180 mi) east of As Sālimīyah. It is the strongest earthquake near As Sālimīyah 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 As Sālimīyah, Hawalli 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 As Sālimīyah.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2021 09:41AM (Kuwait) |
M 5.8 | 256 km E from As Sālimīyah |
| Jul 18, 2021 05:34PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.4 | 298 km E from As Sālimīyah |
| Oct 15, 2023 02:15PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.3 | 232 km NE from As Sālimīyah |
| Mar 19, 2018 10:32PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.1 | 268 km NE from As Sālimīyah |
| Jul 13, 2021 02:11PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 276 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| Mar 19, 2018 07:30AM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 259 km E from As Sālimīyah |
| May 21, 2021 02:52PM (Kuwait) |
M 5.0 | 243 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| May 28, 2021 11:35PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 250 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
| Dec 5, 2024 07:23AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 284 km NNE from As Sālimīyah |
| Oct 1, 2021 04:15AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.9 | 239 km ENE from As Sālimīyah |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near As Sālimīyah
Nearest earthquakes from As Sālimīyah
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to As Sālimīyah, Hawalli. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2022 04:28AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.4 | 48 km SSW from As Sālimīyah |
| Aug 18, 2015 02:26PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.4 | 53 km NW from As Sālimīyah |
| Nov 11, 2020 05:56PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.7 | 59 km SW from As Sālimīyah |
| Aug 2, 2021 11:31AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 62 km WSW from As Sālimīyah |
| Dec 21, 2020 06:04AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 64 km SW from As Sālimīyah |
| Nov 15, 2019 02:47PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.1 | 68 km NW from As Sālimīyah |
| Nov 15, 2019 11:49PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.1 | 70 km NNW from As Sālimīyah |
| Apr 2, 2017 07:39AM (Kuwait) |
M 4.0 | 72 km N from As Sālimīyah |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 10:21AM Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 73 km SW from As Sālimīyah |
| Jan 6, 2022 09:40PM (Kuwait) |
M 4.3 | 129 km NNW from As Sālimīyah |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from As Sālimīyah
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near As Sālimīyah.
When was the last earthquake in As Sālimīyah, Hawalli?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near As Sālimīyah on the morning of March 29, 2025 at 09:31 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north-northeast of As Sālimīyah at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near As Sālimīyah, Hawalli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near As Sālimīyah, Hawalli?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near As Sālimīyah on the evening of May 27, 1989 at 23:08 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east-northeast of As Sālimīyah at a depth of 31km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near As Sālimīyah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near As Sālimīyah, Hawalli?
In the past 10 years, 219 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from As Sālimīyah. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
