Latest earthquakes near Musandam Governorate, Oman today
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Musandam Governorate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 560 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Musandam Governorate, Oman in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Musandam Governorate roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Musandam Governorate in 2022. A total of 138 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Musandam Governorate that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Musandam Governorate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Musandam Governorate 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 | 507 | 90.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 8.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Musandam Governorate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Musandam Governorate occurred on Nov 14, 2021 16:08 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 173 kilometers (107 mi) north of Khasab, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Musandam Governorate in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Mar 22, 1977 01:18, 160 kilometers (99 mi) north of Khasab. It is the strongest earthquake near Musandam Governorate 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 Musandam Governorate, 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 Musandam Governorate.
Earthquakes by city in Musandam Governorate
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Musandam Governorate.
When was the last earthquake in Musandam Governorate, Oman?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Musandam Governorate on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 08:23 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-northeast of Khasab at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Musandam Governorate, Oman in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Musandam Governorate, Oman?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Musandam Governorate on the night of March 22, 1977 at 01:18 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 160km north of Khasab at a depth of 29km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Musandam Governorate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Musandam Governorate, Oman?
In the past 10 years, 560 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Musandam Governorate. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
