Latest earthquakes near Khasab, Musandam Governorate today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khasab, Musandam Governorate, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khasab? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khasab (also known as خصب), it will show up within minutes.
Khasab Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 530 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khasab, Musandam Governorate in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Khasab roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khasab in 2022. A total of 138 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khasab that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Khasab in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Khasab 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 | 482 | 90.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 8.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Khasab
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khasab 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 Khasab 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 Khasab 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 Khasab, Musandam Governorate 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 Khasab.
Nearest earthquakes from Khasab
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khasab, Musandam Governorate. 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 Khasab.
When was the last earthquake in Khasab, Musandam Governorate?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Khasab on the afternoon of December 6, 2024 at 16:18 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 224km north-northeast of Khasab at a depth of 43km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khasab, Musandam Governorate in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khasab, Musandam Governorate?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Khasab 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 Khasab since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khasab, Musandam Governorate?
In the past 10 years, 530 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khasab. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
