Latest earthquakes near Barkā’, Al Batinah South today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barkā’, Al Batinah South, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barkā’? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barkā’ (also known as بركاء), it will show up within minutes.
Barkā’ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barkā’, Al Batinah South in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Barkā’ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Barkā’ 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 | 5 | 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 Barkā’
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barkā’ occurred on Oct 21, 2023 10:00 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) east-southeast of Barkā’, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barkā’ in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Oct 3, 1947 10:13, 280 kilometers (174 mi) east-southeast of Barkā’. It is the strongest earthquake near Barkā’ 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 Barkā’, Al Batinah South 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 Barkā’.
Nearest earthquakes from Barkā’
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barkā’, Al Batinah South. 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 Barkā’.
When was the last earthquake in Barkā’, Al Batinah South?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Barkā’ on the night of September 17, 2024 at 03:58 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north of Barkā’ at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barkā’, Al Batinah South in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barkā’, Al Batinah South?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Barkā’ on the morning of October 3, 1947 at 10:13 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north-northwest of Barkā’ at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barkā’ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barkā’, Al Batinah South?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barkā’. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
