Latest earthquakes near Al Buraymī, Al Buraimi today
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Al Buraymī Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Buraymī, Al Buraimi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Buraymī in 2022. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Buraymī 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 Buraymī in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Al Buraymī 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 | 76 | 90.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.19% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Al Buraymī
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Buraymī 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 Buraymī 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 Buraymī 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 Buraymī, Al Buraimi 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 Buraymī.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Buraymī
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Buraymī, Al Buraimi. 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 Al Buraymī.
When was the last earthquake in Al Buraymī, Al Buraimi?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Buraymī on the afternoon of May 5, 2024 at 15:34 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 294km north-northwest of Al Buraymī at a depth of 21km under water in the Persian Gulf. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Buraymī, Al Buraimi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Buraymī, Al Buraimi?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Buraymī 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 Buraymī since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Buraymī, Al Buraimi?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Buraymī. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.
