Latest earthquakes near Al Buraimi, Oman today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Buraimi, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Buraimi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Buraimi (also known as Muḩāfaz̧at al Buraymī), it will show up within minutes.
Al Buraimi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Buraimi, Oman in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Buraimi in 2022. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Buraimi that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Buraimi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Buraimi 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 | 71 | 91.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Al Buraimi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Buraimi occurred on Jul 2, 2022 03:25 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north of Al Buraymī, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Buraimi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 9, 1905 09:55, 276 kilometers (171 mi) north of Al Buraymī. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Buraimi 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 Buraimi, 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 Buraimi.
Earthquakes by city in Al Buraimi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Al Buraimi, Oman.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Buraimi.
When was the last earthquake in Al Buraimi, Oman?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Buraimi on the evening of May 23, 2024 at 21:07 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 391km northwest of Al Buraymī at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Buraimi, Oman in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Buraimi, Oman?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Buraimi on the morning of January 9, 1905 at 09:55 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 276km north of Al Buraymī at a depth of 15km under water in the Persian Gulf. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Buraimi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Buraimi, Oman?
In the past 10 years, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Buraimi. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
