Latest earthquakes near Adrar, Mauritania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Adrar, Mauritania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Adrar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Adrar (also known as ولاية آدرار), it will show up within minutes.
Adrar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Adrar, Mauritania in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Adrar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Adrar 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 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Adrar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Adrar occurred on Aug 7, 2014 19:46 local time (Africa/Nouakchott timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) north-northeast of Atar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Adrar in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Adrar, Mauritania 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 Adrar.
Earthquakes by city in Adrar
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Adrar.
When was the last earthquake in Adrar, Mauritania?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Adrar on the evening of July 1, 2021 at 19:16 local time (Africa/Nouakchott). The center of this earthquake was located 234km north-northeast of Atar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Adrar, Mauritania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Adrar, Mauritania?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Adrar on the evening of August 7, 2014 at 19:46 local time (Africa/Nouakchott). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north-northeast of Atar at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Adrar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Adrar, Mauritania?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Adrar. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
