Latest earthquakes near Sur, المنطقة الشرقية today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sur, المنطقة الشرقية, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sur (also known as صور), it will show up within minutes.
Sur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sur, المنطقة الشرقية in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sur 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 | 8 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 33.33% |
| 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 Sur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sur occurred on Oct 31, 2016 20:02 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-east of Sur, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sur in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sur, المنطقة الشرقية 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 Sur.
Nearest earthquakes from Sur
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sur, المنطقة الشرقية. 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 Sur.
When was the last earthquake in Sur, المنطقة الشرقية?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sur on the morning of October 21, 2023 at 10:00 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 28km east-northeast of Sur at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Oman. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sur, المنطقة الشرقية in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sur, المنطقة الشرقية?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sur on the evening of October 31, 2016 at 20:02 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-east of Sur at a depth of 10km under water in the Arabian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sur, المنطقة الشرقية?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sur. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
