Latest earthquakes near Bawshar, Muscat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bawshar, Muscat, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bawshar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bawshar (also known as بوشر), it will show up within minutes.
Bawshar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bawshar, Muscat in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bawshar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bawshar 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 | 5 | 71.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 28.57% |
| 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 Bawshar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bawshar occurred on May 14, 2015 20:01 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) east of Bawshar, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bawshar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1989 16:59, 266 kilometers (165 mi) east of Bawshar. It is the strongest earthquake near Bawshar 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 Bawshar, Muscat 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 Bawshar.
Nearest earthquakes from Bawshar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bawshar, Muscat. 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 Bawshar.
When was the last earthquake in Bawshar, Muscat?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bawshar on the morning of March 5, 2024 at 08:20 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 399km north-northeast of Bawshar at a depth of 39km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bawshar, Muscat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bawshar, Muscat?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bawshar on the afternoon of December 7, 1989 at 16:59 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 266km north-northeast of Bawshar at a depth of 16km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bawshar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bawshar, Muscat?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bawshar. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
