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.
As Sālimīyah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 206 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 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near As Sālimīyah roughly every 17 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 | 195 | 94.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 5.34% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near As Sālimīyah on the morning of April 10, 2024 at 08:43 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 237km north-east of As Sālimīyah at a depth of 20km 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, 206 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from As Sālimīyah. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
