Latest earthquakes near As Suwayq, Al Batinah North today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near As Suwayq, Al Batinah North, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in As Suwayq? If an earthquake is happening right now near As Suwayq (also known as السويق), it will show up within minutes.
As Suwayq Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of As Suwayq, Al Batinah North in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of As Suwayq in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near As Suwayq 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 | 7 | 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 As Suwayq
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near As Suwayq occurred on Oct 21, 2023 10:00 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) east-southeast of As Suwayq, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near As Suwayq in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Oct 3, 1947 10:13, 255 kilometers (158 mi) east-southeast of As Suwayq. It is the strongest earthquake near As Suwayq 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 As Suwayq, Al Batinah North 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 As Suwayq.
Nearest earthquakes from As Suwayq
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to As Suwayq, Al Batinah North. 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 As Suwayq.
When was the last earthquake in As Suwayq, Al Batinah North?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near As Suwayq on the night of September 17, 2024 at 03:58 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 271km north of As Suwayq at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near As Suwayq, Al Batinah North in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near As Suwayq, Al Batinah North?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near As Suwayq on the morning of October 3, 1947 at 10:13 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 255km north of As Suwayq at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near As Suwayq since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near As Suwayq, Al Batinah North?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from As Suwayq. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
