Latest earthquakes near Mubārak al Kabīr, Kuwait today
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Recent Mubārak al Kabīr Earthquake News
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Dec 5, 2024 07:02AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Ahvaz in Iran on Thursday Morning.
Mubārak al Kabīr Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mubārak al Kabīr, Kuwait in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mubārak al Kabīr roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mubārak al Kabīr in 2021. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mubārak al Kabīr 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 Mubārak al Kabīr in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mubārak al Kabīr 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 | 189 | 96.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 3.08% |
| 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 Mubārak al Kabīr
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mubārak al Kabīr occurred on Apr 18, 2021 09:41 local time (Asia/Kuwait timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) east-northeast of Şabāḩ as Sālim, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mubārak al Kabīr in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on May 27, 1989 23:08, 294 kilometers (183 mi) east-northeast of Şabāḩ as Sālim. It is the strongest earthquake near Mubārak al Kabīr 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 Mubārak al Kabīr, 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 Mubārak al Kabīr.
Earthquakes by city in Mubārak al Kabīr
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mubārak al Kabīr.
When was the last earthquake in Mubārak al Kabīr, Kuwait?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mubārak al Kabīr on the afternoon of December 5, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Asia/Kuwait). The center of this earthquake was located 365km east-southeast of Şabāḩ as Sālim at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mubārak al Kabīr, Kuwait in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mubārak al Kabīr, Kuwait?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mubārak al Kabīr 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 Şabāḩ as Sālim at a depth of 31km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mubārak al Kabīr since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mubārak al Kabīr, Kuwait?
In the past 10 years, 195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mubārak al Kabīr. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
