Latest earthquakes near Muscat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Muscat, Oman, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Muscat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Muscat (also known as مسقط), it will show up within minutes.
Muscat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muscat in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Muscat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Muscat 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 Muscat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muscat occurred on May 14, 2015 20:01 local time (Asia/Muscat timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) east of Muscat, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muscat 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 Muscat. It is the strongest earthquake near Muscat 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 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 Muscat.
Nearest earthquakes from Muscat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Muscat.
When was the last earthquake in Muscat?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Muscat on the morning of March 5, 2024 at 08:20 local time (Asia/Muscat). The center of this earthquake was located 398km north-northeast of Muscat at a depth of 41km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muscat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muscat?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Muscat 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 Muscat at a depth of 16km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muscat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muscat?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muscat. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
