Latest earthquakes near Dhofar, Oman today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dhofar, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dhofar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dhofar (also known as محافظة ظفار), it will show up within minutes.
Dhofar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dhofar, Oman in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dhofar in 2014. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dhofar that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dhofar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dhofar 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 | 52 | 94.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 5.45% |
| 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 Dhofar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dhofar occurred on Nov 28, 2016 15:26 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) south of Şalālah, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dhofar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Dec 20, 1949 04:34, 284 kilometers (176 mi) south of Şalālah. It is the strongest earthquake near Dhofar 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 Dhofar, 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 Dhofar.
Earthquakes by city in Dhofar
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dhofar.
When was the last earthquake in Dhofar, Oman?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dhofar on the night of November 18, 2024 at 02:17 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 278km southwest of Şalālah at a depth of 10km under water in the Arabian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dhofar, Oman in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dhofar, Oman?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Dhofar on the night of December 20, 1949 at 04:34 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south of Şalālah at a depth of 15km under water in the Arabian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dhofar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dhofar, Oman?
In the past 10 years, 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dhofar. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 66 days.
