Latest earthquakes near Sohar, Al Batinah North today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sohar, Al Batinah North, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sohar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sohar (also known as صحار), it will show up within minutes.
Sohar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sohar, Al Batinah North in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sohar in 2014. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sohar 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 Sohar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sohar 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 | 26 | 96.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 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 Sohar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sohar occurred on Oct 31, 2019 19:43 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) north-west of Sohar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sohar 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-west of Sohar. It is the strongest earthquake near Sohar 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 Sohar, 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 Sohar.
Nearest earthquakes from Sohar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sohar, 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 Sohar.
When was the last earthquake in Sohar, Al Batinah North?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sohar on the night of September 17, 2024 at 03:58 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 241km north-northeast of Sohar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sohar, Al Batinah North in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sohar, Al Batinah North?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sohar 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 Sohar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sohar, Al Batinah North?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sohar. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
