Latest earthquakes near Ḩawallī, Hawalli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ḩawallī, Hawalli, Kuwait, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ḩawallī? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ḩawallī (also known as حولي), it will show up within minutes.
Ḩawallī Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ḩawallī, 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 Ḩawallī roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ḩawallī in 2021. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ḩawallī 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 Ḩawallī in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ḩawallī 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 | 190 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.0% |
| 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 Ḩawallī
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ḩawallī 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 Ḩawallī 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 Ḩawallī 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 Ḩawallī, 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 Ḩawallī.
Nearest earthquakes from Ḩawallī
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ḩawallī, 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 Ḩawallī.
When was the last earthquake in Ḩawallī, Hawalli?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ḩawallī on the morning of April 10, 2024 at 08:43 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 240km north-east of Ḩawallī at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ḩawallī, Hawalli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ḩawallī, Hawalli?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ḩawallī 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 Ḩawallī since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ḩawallī, Hawalli?
In the past 10 years, 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ḩawallī. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
