Latest earthquakes near Al Batinah North, Oman today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Batinah North, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Batinah North? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Batinah North (also known as Al Batinah North Governorate), it will show up within minutes.
Al Batinah North Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Batinah North, Oman in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Batinah North in 2014. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Batinah North that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Batinah North in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Batinah North 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 | 29 | 93.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.45% |
| 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 Al Batinah North
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Batinah North occurred on May 27, 2014 09:44 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) north-northwest of Sohar, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Batinah North in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 9, 1905 09:55, 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-northwest of Sohar. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Batinah North 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 Al Batinah North, Oman 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 Al Batinah North.
Earthquakes by city in Al Batinah North
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Batinah North, Oman.
Use this regional Al Batinah North earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Şaḩam, Al Khābūrah, Shināş and Liwá.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Batinah North.
When was the last earthquake in Al Batinah North, Oman?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Batinah North on the morning of February 24, 2024 at 11:34 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 375km north of Sohar at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Batinah North, Oman in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Batinah North, Oman?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Batinah North on the morning of January 9, 1905 at 09:55 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-northwest of Sohar at a depth of 15km under water in the Persian Gulf. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Batinah North since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Batinah North, Oman?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Batinah North. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
